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Question 602434: how do you solve this problem. you bought $78.75 worth of nuts. you bought twice as many cashews (at $5.75 per pound) as you did peanuts (at $4.25 per pound). how many pounds of each did you buy?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x)(4.25) + (2x)(5.75) = 78.75