document.write( "Question 1063472: How do you set up the following word problem to be solved?
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document.write( "Joe spent $7.75 to purchase 23 snacks for the club meeting. Chips are $0.25 and pretzels are $0.50. How many of each type of snack did Joe buy?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #678565 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do you set up the following word problem to be solved? \n" ); document.write( "Joe spent $7.75 to purchase 23 snacks for the club meeting. Chips are $0.25 and pretzels are $0.50. How many of each type of snack did Joe buy? \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "C + P = 23 (# of snacks) \n" ); document.write( "25C + 50P = 775 (cost of snacks) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |