Let cost of a plain pizza be P, and cost of each topping, T

Then we get: P + 3T = 15.35 ------ eq (i)

Also, P + 5T = 17.95 ------- eq (ii)

- 2T = - 2.6 ------- Subtract eq (ii) from eq (i)

T, or 



P + 3(1.3) = 15.35 ------- Substituting 1.3 for T in eq (i)

P + 3.9 = 15.35

P, or  

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Let  represent the cost of a plain cheese pizza.  Let  represent the cost of one extra topping.  Then:

















Solve the system for  and 





John



My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it



 

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