Final answer:
Without additional information or a second equation, it is not possible to solve for the cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchinis (x) based on the information given that 3 squash and 1 zucchini cost 0.75 dollars.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question involves solving for the value of x, representing the cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchinis, given that 3 squash and 1 zucchini cost 0.75. This is an algebra problem that requires setting up equations to determine the price of individual items (squash and zucchini) and then using that information to calculate the total cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchinis.
To solve for x, we begin by denoting the price of one squash as s and the price of one zucchini as z. Therefore, the cost of 3 squash and 1 zucchini can be represented as 3s + z = 0.75 dollars. Unfortunately, with only this one equation, we do not have enough information to determine the individual prices of squash and zucchini or the total cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchinis.
Without a second equation or additional information provided in the problem, we are unable to find the values of s and z, and subsequently, we cannot determine the value of x.