SOLUTION: I planted a total of 75 bean and squash plants. Write an equation to show this.The bean seedlings were $2.26 each, the squash vines were $1.27 each. I spent a total of $123.96.

Question 580495: I planted a total of 75 bean and squash plants. Write an equation to show this.The bean seedlings were $2.26 each, the squash vines were $1.27 each. I spent a total of $123.96. Write an equation to show this.How many bean seedlings did I plant?How many squash vines did I plant
How do I work this problem?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of bean seedlings planted
Let = number of squash vines planted
given:
(1)
(2) ( in cents )
-------------------------
Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)

and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
29 bean seedlings were planted
46 squash vines were planted
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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