SOLUTION: Hello, I am having trouble understanding and solving this problem: Mr.Chandra bought 2 pounds of cheddar cheese and 3 pounds of chicken loaf. He paid $26.35. Mrs.Hsing paid $18.

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Question 983519: Hello, I am having trouble understanding and solving this problem:
Mr.Chandra bought 2 pounds of cheddar cheese and 3 pounds of chicken loaf. He paid $26.35. Mrs.Hsing paid $18.35 for 1.5 pounds of cheese and 2 pounds of chicken loaf. What was the price per pound of each item?
-Thank you.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the price per pound of cheese, and represent the price per pound of chicken:





Solve the 2X2 system for and

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it