Question

Rachel and Glennis went shopping for the colder weather. Rachel purchased 3 scarves and 1 hat and spent $38. Glennis had more money so spend. She bought 4 scarves and 3 hats and spent $71.50. The situation is modeled by the equations below and has been solved. 3x + 5y = 13 4x + 3y = 71.50 x= 8.5 y = 12.5 Which is the correct interpretation of the solution? $8.50 is the price for one hat and $12.50 is the price for one scarf. Rachel spent $8.50 on hats and Glennis spent $12.50 on hats. $8.50 is the price for one scarf and $12.50 is the price for one hat. Rachel spent $8.50 on scarves and Glennis spent $12.50 on scarves.

Answer 1

Rachel and Glennis went shopping for the colder weather. Rachel purchased 3 scarves and 1 hat and spent $38. Glennis had more money so spend. She bought 4 scarves and 3 hats and spent $71.50. The situation is modeled by the equations below and has been solved. 3x + 5y = 13 4x + 3y = 71.50 x= 8.5 y = 12.5 Which is the correct interpretation of the solution? $8.50 is the price for one hat and $12.50 is the price for one scarf. Rachel spent $8.50 on hats and Glennis spent $12.50 on hats. $8.50 is the price for one scarf and $12.50 is the price for one hat. Rachel spent $8.50 on scarves and Glennis spent $12.50 on scarves.​

Let

x -----> the price of one scarve

y -----> the price of one hat