document.write( "Question 1011242: A candy mixture is created with 2 types of candy, one costing $4 per pound and the other $3.50 per pound. How much of each type is needed for a 5 pound box that costs $18? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #626871 by josgarithmetic(39618) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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x for cheap
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"system%28x%2By=5%2C%283.5x%2B4y%29=18%29\"$ ------one equation accounts for material quantities and other accounts for cost of the mixture.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You can use some Elimination if try the system this way:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"system%284x%2B4y=20%2C3.5x%2B4y=18%29\"$ \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "That gives you $\"x%2F2=2\"$ ,
\n" ); document.write( " $\"highlight%28x=4%29\"$ . \n" ); document.write( "

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