Li bought five lip balms. Each lip balm costs the same amount. She spent a total of $7.25. a. Using the variable c to represent the cost of each lip balm, write an equation that represents the situation. (1 pt)

b. Solve the equation. (2 pts – 1 pt correct answer, 1 pt for showing work)

Amanda went into the grocery business starting with five stores. after one year, she opened two more stores. after two years, she opened two more stores than the previous year. if amanda expands her grocery business following the same pattern, which of the following graphs represents the number of stores she will own over time?