Question

Jimmy and Kali are selling cheesecakes for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy New York

style cheesecakes and chocolate marble cheesecakes. Jimmy sold 9 New York style cheesecakes
and 14 chocolate marble cheesecakes for a total of $299. Kali sold 2 New York style
cheesecakes and 10 chocolate marble cheesecakes for a total of $156. What is the cost each of
one New York style cheesecake and one chocolate marble cheesecake?

Answer 1

x=13

y=13

Explanation:

9x + 14y = 299

2x + 10y = 156

Use elimination