SOLUTION: This is a solving a system of equations word problem using matrices Tyler is catering a banquet for 250 people. Each person will be served either a chicken dish that costs $5 ea

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Question 1159502: This is a solving a system of equations word problem using matrices
Tyler is catering a banquet for 250 people. Each person will be served either a
chicken dish that costs $5 each or a beef dish that costs $7 each. Tyler spent $1500.
How many dishes of each type did Tyler serve?

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I am in great doubt if you do understand the meaning of words/(of terms) you use.


The term "solve using matrices", in the language of school students, means to use a calculator, 
to input the numbers into its matrix (or equations) solver and to press the "SOLVE" button.


At this level, the students are not interested, at all, which solution matrix method to use. 
The term "using matrix method" for them means one and only one thing: 

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   | "take a calculator from their backpack and use its matrix solver".   |
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In this connection, which part of the solution is most difficult to you:


    - to write equations ?

    - to get a calculator from your backpack ?

    - to find the solver in your calculator ?

    - to input numbers into the calculator' solver ?

    - to press the "SOLVE" button ?


Which explanation or which help do you expect from tutors ?


Which help do you need ?


In this context, you should write your request in this way:

    - write the system of equations; solve it using the calculator's  matrix solver and present the answer,  

O N L Y .


Do not use any other words.