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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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Eunice and Karl went to the fairgrounds twice last weekend. On Saturday they bought 3 snow cones and 2 barbecue pork sandwiches and it cost them $20.50. On Sunday they bought 2 snow cones and 4 barbecue pork sandwiches and it cost them $27. How much does a snow cone cost and how much does a sandwich cost at the fair. Use a system of equations to find your answer.

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Let the cost of Snow cone be x (in dollars) and the cost of barbecue pork sandwiches be y (in dollars).

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$\begin{array}{l} For Saturday: \\ 3 x + 2 y = $ 20.50 \dots \dots (1) \\ For Sunday: \\ 2 x + 4 y = $ 27 \dots \dots (2) \end{array}$

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