Question

78.50=1.50x+.50y when x+y=87​

Answer 1

Solution is (35,52)

Explanation:

Step 1: Rewrite x+y=87

y= -x+87

Step 2: Substitute y=-x+87 into original equation and solve for x.

x=35

Step 3: Substitute value of x (35) and solve for y.

y=52