SOLUTION: One serving of peas contains 3 grams protein and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One serving of canned beets contains 1 gram protein and 8 grams of carbohydrates. A dietitian wants to d

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Question 286219: One serving of peas contains 3 grams protein and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One serving of canned beets contains 1 gram protein and 8 grams of carbohydrates. A dietitian wants to determine the number of servings of each that would provide 38 grams of protein and 187 grams of carbohydrates.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=3p+11c,
b=1p+8c,
d=38p+187c,
d<=ax+by
9 peas+11 beets