Question

Write a system of equations that can be used to determine the number of Americana chickens, A, and the number of Delaware chickens, D, she purchased.

Answer 1

A + D = 12 and 3.75A + 2.50D = 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount of American chicken be A

Let the amount of Delaware chicken be D

If total chicken purchased is 12, then;

A + D = 12 .... 1

Also, if American chicken costs $3.75 each and Delaware chicken costs $2.50 each with $35 as the total amount spent, this can be written as;

3.75A + 2.50D = 35 ....2

Hence the required system of equation will be A + D = 12 and 3.75A + 2.50D = 35