Question

1

The expression $1.75 + $0.15x can be used to find Mr. Thompson's cost for
making x dozen cookies. How much does it cost Mr. Thompson to make 25
dozen cookies? {Write an equation.} *and also ( solve and equation).

Answer 1

Explanation:

3x - 4y = 13 (1)

2x + y = 5 (2)

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3x - 4y = 13

4(2x + y = 5) (2) times 4

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3x - 4y = 13

8x + 4y = 20

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11x = 33

x = 33/11

x = 3

Plug x = 3 in (2):

2(3) + y = 5

6 + y = 5

y = 5-6

y = -1

Thus, x = 3 and y = -1