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A mixture of 30 pounds of candy sells for $1.10 a pound. The mixture consists of chocolates worth $1.50 a pound and chocolates worth 90¢ a pound. Let x represent the number of pounds of $1.50 chocolates and y represent the number of pounds of 90¢ chocolates used.,Set up two equations that represent the number of pounds of each type of chocolates used. Complete your work in the space provided or upload a file that can display math symbols if your work requires it. Make sure to include all variable assignments and both equations.

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Let x and y represent the number of pounds.

x + y = 30

1.50x + 0.90y = 1.10

Take it from here.

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