Question

Sophie purchased 8 candles at a total cost of $32. The red candles cost $3 each and the silver candles cost $7 each. The equations and graph below can be used to determine the number of each type of candle Sophie purchased, where x represents the number of red candles and y represents the number of silver candles.

A. 7 red candles, 1 silver candle

B. 6 red candles, 2 silver candles

C. 2 red candles, 6 silver candles

D. 3 red candles, 5 silver candles

Answer 1

B. 6 red candles, 2 silver candle

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. 7 red candles, 1 silver candle

Explanation:

6 red candles * $3 each = $18

2 silver candles * $7 each = $14

$18 + $14 = $32 (the total cost)