SOLUTION: How would you solve the problem: b + s= 12 1.25b + 1.50s = 16

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Question 694442: How would you solve the problem:
b + s= 12
1.25b + 1.50s = 16
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would you solve the problem:
b + s= 12
1.25b + 1.50s = 16
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I would multiply the 2nd eqn by 4 to eliminate fractions.
Then, I'd solve the 1st eqn for either b or s and use substitution.