Fred and Dave bought some pens and pencils. Fred bought 4 pens and 5 pencils, which cost him $3.50. Dave bought 5 pens and 3 pencils, which cost him $3.40. Using x to represent the cost of a pen and y to represent the cost of a pencil, write a system of equations that best represents the entire problem and then determine how much one pencil costs? O A. $0.50 O B. $0.30 OC. $0.40 O D. $0.60

Fred and Dave bought some pens and pencils. Fred bought 4 pens and 5 pencils, which cost him $3.50. Dave bought 5 pens and 3 pencils, which cost him $3.40. Using x to represent the cost of a pen and y to represent the cost of a pencil, write a system of equations that best represents the entire problem and then determine how much one pencil costs? O A. $0.50 O B. $0.30 OC. $0.40 O D. $0.60

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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