n the context provided, it is stated that the Johnsons purchased 2 burger meals and 5 hot dog meals. Therefore, if each of the 2 burger meals is counted as one meal and each of the 5 hot dog meals is also counted as one meal, the total number of meals would be 2 + 5 = 7 meals.

i got that much but where did the 8 come from?

Apologies for the confusion. From the information given, there is no mention of 8 meals. The total number of meals mentioned is 7 (2 burger meals + 5 hot dog meals). Please disregard any mention of 8 meals.

I apologize for the confusion. In the context you provided, there is no mention of the number 8. It seems like there might be an error or a misunderstanding. Please provide more information or clarify your question so I can assist you better.

To better understand where the number 8 came from, we need more context or information specific to the question you are asking. Without additional details, it is difficult to determine where the number 8 might have originated from.

However, if we assume that the number 8 is mentioned in the context you provided, we can break down how it might have been calculated.

Based on the information you mentioned, the Johnsons purchased 2 burger meals and 5 hot dog meals. If we add these two numbers together, we get 2 + 5 = 7. So, the total number of meals is 7, not 8.

If you have any further information or specific details about where 8 may have come from, please provide them, and I will be happy to assist you further.