Answer:
[tex]x = 6[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Let y represent the number of meatballs in total and x represents the number of plates.
[tex]y = 30[/tex]
[tex]Rate = 5[/tex] per plate
Required
Determine the value of x
To solve for x, we make use of the following expression.
[tex]y = Rate * x[/tex]
Substitute values for y and Rate
[tex]30 = 5 * x[/tex]
[tex]30 = 5 x[/tex]
Divide through by 5
[tex]30/5 = 5 x/5[/tex]
[tex]6 = x[/tex]
[tex]x = 6[/tex]
Hence, number of plates is 6
