SOLUTION: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application. See Example 6. (Objective 1) A merchant wants to mix peanuts worth $3 per pound with jelly beans worth $1.50 per pou

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Question 1164917: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application. See Example 6. (Objective 1)
A merchant wants to mix peanuts worth $3 per pound with jelly beans worth $1.50 per pound to make 30 pounds of a mixture worth $2.50 per pound. How many pounds of each should he use?
peanuts
lb
jelly beans
lb
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p peanuts
b jelly beans
Those in pounds

If you want TWO equations and unknown variables then
system%28p%2Bb=30%2C3p%2B1.5b=%282.5%29%2830%29%29

Solve the system any way you want to.