SOLUTION: Yoshi is going to send some flowers to his wife. Belmont Florist charges $2 per rose, plus $33 for the vase. Priya's Flowers, in contrast, charges $3 per rose and $25 for the vase.

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Question 1074850: Yoshi is going to send some flowers to his wife. Belmont Florist charges $2 per rose, plus $33 for the vase. Priya's Flowers, in contrast, charges $3 per rose and $25 for the vase. If Yoshi orders the bouquet with a certain number of roses, the cost will be the same with either flower shop. What would the total cost be? How many roses would there be?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Belmont:
2x%2B33

Priya:
3x%2B25


2x%2B33=3x%2B25
33-25=x
x=8

8 roses
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2%2A8%2B33=3%2A8%2B25
16%2B33=24%2B25
49=49
$49