Question

At the baseball stadium two burgers and two hot dogs cost 15.56 at the same prices three burgers and five hot dogs cost 29.92 what is the price of a burger

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x + 2y = 15.56

3x + 5y = 29.92

6x + 10y = 59.84

-6x - 6y = -46.68

4y = 13.16

y = $3.29 hot dog

2x + 2(3.29) = 15.56

2x + 6.58 = 15.56

2x = 8.98

x = $4.49 hamburger