document.write( "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 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #258085 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! s + b = 35 ___ -15s - 15b = -525\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "15s + 25b = 715\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "adding equations (to eliminate s) ___ 10b = 190 ___ b = 19\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "substituting ___ s + (19) = 35 ___ s = 16 \n" ); document.write( " |