SOLUTION: You have a total $50 to spend on cold cuts for a party. Ham costs $5.00 per pound and turkey costs $4.00 per pound. Define the variables. Write an equation in standard for

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Question 1173085: You have a total $50 to spend on cold cuts for a party. Ham costs $5.00 per pound and turkey costs $4.00 per pound.
Define the variables.

Write an equation in standard form.

Determine the x- and y- intercepts. Show work.

Interpret the x- and y- intercepts in the context of the problem.

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ikleyn:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

You have a total $50 to spend on cold cuts for a party. Ham costs $5.00 per pound and turkey costs $4.00 per pound.

Define the variables.

x = the number of pounds of turkey ,  y = the number of pounds of ham

Write an equation in standard form.

4x + 5y = $50

Determine the x- and y- intercepts. Show work.

x-intercept (y = 0) x = 12.5lb,  y-intercept (x  = 0) y = 10lb

Interpret the x- and y- intercepts in the context of the problem.

1) Can feed more people, the more turkey that is purchased with the budget.

2) The most lbs of meet is purchased by purchasing all turkey.

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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The interpretation of intercepts in this problem is as follows: 

    One intersept is the amount of turkey, if you buy turkey, ONLY;


    The other intersept is the amount of cold cuts, if you buy cold cuts, ONLY.