136k views
1 vote
A jeweler had a fixed amount of gold to make bracelets and necklaces. The amount of gold in each bracelet is 5 grams and the amount of gold in each necklace is 22 grams. The jeweler made a total of 17 bracelets and necklaces using 238 grams of gold. Write a system of equations that could be used to determine the number of bracelets made and the number of necklaces made. Define the variables that you use to write the system.

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

x+y= 17

5x+22y= 238

Explanation:

x= # of bracelets

y= # of necklaces

5x+22y= 238

x+y=17

User Sahil Bajaj
by
3.5k points