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which system of equations can be used to find the number of pounds of each type of seed in the mixture?

which system of equations can be used to find the number of pounds of each type of-example-1
User Terrell Plotzki
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Given

Sunflower seed = s

Millet = m

Sold in 5-pound bags, this can be expressed as s + m = 5

Next,

Sold sunflower seed = $1.75 per pound

Sold millet = $2.50 per pound

The mixture is sold for $11.60, this is expressed as 1.75s + 2.50m = 11.60

Therefore, the system of equations is as follows:


\begin{gathered} s+m=5 \\ 1.75s+2.50m=11.60 \end{gathered}

Answer:

s + m = 5

1.75s + 2.5m = 11.60

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