Would you please help me with this homework? Algebra Equation?

Question

Maria received $5.58 for aluminum cans that she brought to the recycling center. Ho many pounds of cans dis she recycle?
Price per pound (rounded to the nearest cent) $0.31

Answer 1

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= $5.58/$0.31
= 18

Answer: 18 pounds of aluminum cans

Answer 2

0.31x=5.58
divide by: 0.31 on both sides.
x=18
The answer is 18lbs