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help me please -Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using elimination, and fill in the blanks.

help me please -Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve-example-1

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Answer:

  • The cost of a small ice sculpture is $79 and the cost of a large ice sculpture is $134.

Explanation:

Let's say L for 'Large ice sculpture' and S for 'Small ice sculpture'.

We know that:

  • 3S + 4L = 773
  • 2S + 4L = 694

Work:

  • 3S + 4L = 773

2S + 4L = 694

  • => 3S - 2S = 773 - 694
  • => S = 79

This means that one small ice sculpture will cost $79. Let's substitute the value of S into the first equation to find out the value of L.

  • 3S + 4L = 773
  • => 3(79) + 4L = 773
  • => 237 + 4L = 773
  • => 4L = 773 - 237
  • => 4L = 536
  • => L = 536/4
  • => L = 134

Hence, the cost of a small ice sculpture is $79 and the cost of a large ice sculpture is $134.

Hoped this helped.


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