SOLUTION: A vendor sells hot dogs and bags of chips. A customer buys 2 hot dogs and 2 bags of chips for $7.50. Another customer buys 5 hot dogs and 3 bags of chips for $17.25. Find the cost

Question 872008: A vendor sells hot dogs and bags of chips. A customer buys 2 hot dogs and 2 bags of chips for $7.50. Another customer buys 5 hot dogs and 3 bags of chips for $17.25. Find the cost of each item
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

2x + 2y = 7.50

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  x + y = 3.75   x(-3)

 5x + 3y = 17.25

  -3x - 3y = -11.25  x(-3)

    5x + 3y = 17.25

     2x = 6

      x = $3.00,   y = 0.75

CHECKING our answer***Using 5x + 3y = 17.25

   $15.00 + $2.25 = $17.25

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