SOLUTION: The cost of 8 muffins and 2 quarts of milk is $18. The cost of 3 muffins and 1 quart of milk is $7.50. How much does 1 muffin and 1 quart of milk cost?

Question 925125: The cost of 8 muffins and 2 quarts of milk is $18. The cost of 3 muffins and 1 quart of milk is $7.50. How much does 1 muffin and 1 quart of milk cost?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = cost muffin
y = cost quart of milk
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8x + 2y = 18
3x + y = 7.50
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8x + 2y = 18
3x + y = 7.50
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x = cost muffin = 1.50
y = cost quart of milk = 3.00
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