SOLUTION: There are 35 pieces of candy. Suckers cost .15 and candy bars cost .25. The candy cost 7.15.how many of each candy are there
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Question 361781: There are 35 pieces of candy. Suckers cost .15 and candy bars cost .25. The candy cost 7.15.how many of each candy are there
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s + b = 35 ___ -15s - 15b = -525
15s + 25b = 715
adding equations (to eliminate s) ___ 10b = 190 ___ b = 19
substituting ___ s + (19) = 35 ___ s = 16
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