SOLUTION: A store sells cashews for $4.40/lb and peanuts for $1.20/lb. How many of each can be bought to get exactly 3 lb for $6? If possible please use system of equations to solve.

Question 766496: A store sells cashews for $4.40/lb and peanuts for $1.20/lb. How many of each can be bought to get exactly 3 lb for $6? If possible please use system of equations to solve.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c = pounds of cashews
p = pounds of peanuts

Account for cost:
Easier to handle as and divide left and right by 4.

Account for pounds:

Solve the system:

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