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
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Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
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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(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
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For examples of word problems solved using systems of 2 equations in 2 unknowns, see the lessons in this site
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    - OVERVIEW of lessons on solving systems of two linear equations in two unknowns

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The referred lessons are the part of this online textbook under the topic "Systems of two linear equations in two unknowns".


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