SOLUTION: Tom brought 2 slices of pizza and 3 chicken sandwiches for $7. Sarah bought 3 slices of pizza and 4 chicken sandwiches for $10. How much does each chicken sandwich and slice of pi

Question 1135632: Tom brought 2 slices of pizza and 3 chicken sandwiches for $7. Sarah bought 3 slices of pizza and 4 chicken sandwiches for $10. How much does each chicken sandwich and slice of pizza cost
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3*E1 and 2*E2, and then subtract. Use this to find c.

From same system, 4*E1 and 3*E2, and then subtract. Use this to find p.

Also notice, that in your initial system, E2-E1 will give you , which you might want to use instead of either of the initial equations of the system.
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