SOLUTION: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application. See Example 6. (Objective 1) A merchant wants to mix peanuts worth $3 per pound with jelly beans worth $1.50 per pou

Question 1164917: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application. See Example 6. (Objective 1)
A merchant wants to mix peanuts worth $3 per pound with jelly beans worth $1.50 per pound to make 30 pounds of a mixture worth $2.50 per pound. How many pounds of each should he use?
peanuts
lb
jelly beans
lb

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p peanuts
b jelly beans
Those in pounds

If you want TWO equations and unknown variables then

Solve the system any way you want to.
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