SOLUTION: Postcard stamps cost 33¢ and letter stamps cost 46¢. You have 50 stamps worth $25.70. Write a system of equations that could be used to determine the number of each type of

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Question 1153500: Postcard stamps cost 33¢ and letter stamps cost 46¢. You have 50 stamps worth $25.70.

Write a system of equations that could be used to determine the number of each type of stamp. Define variables, and then write one equation to express the total number of stamps and one equation to express the total value. Be sure to use the same units.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
These work like the coins problems - just stamps instead of coins.

v, how many of the 46 cent stamps
50-v, how many of the 33 cent stamps

33%2850-v%29%2B46v=2570.