Question

Aaron bought a bagel and 3 muffins for $7.25. Bea bought a bagel and 2 muffins for $6. How much is a bagel and how much is a muffin?

Answer 1

Muffin: $1.25 Bagel: $3.50

Explanation:

x is a bagel and y is a muffin

First equation: x+3y=7.25

x=7.25-3y

Now replace x in the second equation

Second equation: x+2y=6

7.25-3y+2y=6

1.25-y=0

y=1.25 A Muffin is $1.25

x+2.50=6 x=3.50 A bagel is $3.50