SOLUTION: A store is having a sale on almonds and jelly beans. For 5 pounds of almonds and 2 pounds of jelly beans, the total cost is $12 . For 3 pounds of almonds and 8 pounds of j

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Question 907979: A store is having a sale on almonds and jelly beans. For 5 pounds of almonds and
2 pounds of jelly beans, the total cost is $12
. For 3 pounds of almonds and 8 pounds of jelly beans, the total cost is $31
. Find the cost for each pound of almonds and each pound of jelly beans.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+2y=12
3x+8y=31
x=$1 y=$3.50