SOLUTION: Store A sells candy for a flat fee of $4 plus $2 per pound Store B sells candy for a flat fee of $2 plus $3 per pound. How many pounds will the candy bag be when the stores charge

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Question 1185114: Store A sells candy for a flat fee of $4 plus $2 per pound Store B sells candy for a flat fee of $2 plus $3 per pound. How many pounds will the candy bag be when the stores charge the same amount
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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x number of pounds of candy

Store A:
2x%2B4

Store B:
3x%2B2

If equal costs: 2x%2B4=3x%2B2
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Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Write equation as you read the problem


    Store A      Store B

    4 + 2p   =   2 + 3p


Simplify and find p, pounds


    4 - 2 = 3p - 2p

      2   =    p


ANSWER.  2 pounds.

Solved.