Laura is making a patio in her backyard using paving stones. she buys 44 paving stones and a flowerpot worth $7 for a total of $73. how much did each paving stone cost?

answer: 43/157

this is the answer and if you try to prove me wrong your a meanie

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116