Question

Melissa purchased 4 tacos and 2 burritos and her to total was $21. Casey purchased 4 tacos and 3 burritos and her total was $26.50. What is the price of one taco?

Answer 1

Answer: tacos cost $2.50

Step-by-step explanation: X symbol for taco Y symbol for burrito

4x+2y=21

4x+3y=26.50

Multiply first row by -3. -12x-6y= -63

Multiply 2nd row by 2. 8x+6y=. 53

The Y's cancel. -4x. = -10

Divide by -4. X= 2.50