SOLUTION: What is a word problem for 3x+y=38 and 4x+3y=71.50

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Question 1107708: What is a word problem for 3x+y=38 and 4x+3y=71.50
Found 2 solutions by AnlytcPhil, ikleyn:
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three packages of chocolate covered raisins and 1 package of chocolate 
covered almonds sells for $38.  Four packages of chocolate covered
raisins and three packages chocolate covered almonds sells for $71.50.
(a) How much does a package of chocolate covered almonds sell for?
(b) How much does a package of chocolate covered raisins sell for? 

Edwin
Answer by ikleyn(52785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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