SOLUTION: dustin and lydia order 3 ham sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches and pay $2.85. Kylie and Rupert order 6 ham sandwiches and 1 chicken sandwich and pay $3.90. Formulate a system of

Question 294233: dustin and lydia order 3 ham sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches and pay $2.85. Kylie and Rupert order 6 ham sandwiches and 1 chicken sandwich and pay $3.90. Formulate a system of equations that can be used to find the prices of ham sandwiches and chicken sandwiches.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
dustin and lydia order 3 ham sandwiches and 2 chicken sandwiches and pay $2.85. Kylie and Rupert order 6 ham sandwiches and 1 chicken sandwich and pay $3.90.
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Formulate a system of equations that can be used to find the prices of ham sandwiches and chicken sandwiches.
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Value equation: 3h + 2c = 285 cents
Value equation: 6h + c = 390 cents
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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