SOLUTION: James buys 4 pens and 3 notebooks for $19. A notebook is 50c more expensive than a pen. a) Let the cost of pen be p Create an algebraic equation in terms of p for the cost of t

Question 919052: James buys 4 pens and 3 notebooks for $19. A notebook is 50c more expensive than a pen.
a) Let the cost of pen be p
Create an algebraic equation in terms of p for the cost of the notebooks and pens.
b) Solve you equation to find the cost of a pen
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4p + 3n = 19
4p + 3(p + .50) = $19
7p = $19 - $1.50
7p = $17.50
p = $2.50, cost of a pen
............
And...checking ( n = $3.00)
4p + 3n = 19
$10 + $9 = $19
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