Question

Joanna went to the farmers market to buy some apples and oranges. She bought 8 oranges and some apples. The cost per orange was $1.79 and the cost per pound of apples was $1.49. Joanna spent a total of $23.26 on apples and oranges at the farmers market.

Answer 1

8 oranges+ 1.49x=23.26
8(1.79)+ 1.49x= 23.26
14.32+ 1.49x=23.26
Sub 14.32
1.49x= 8.94
Divide by 1.49
X= 6
She bought 6 lbs of apples

Answer 2

joanna bought 6 apples from the farmers market