Question 916689
6a + 5b = $34
2a + 3b = $16
...Solving by elimination
6a + 5b = 34
<u>-3(2a + 3b = 16)</u>
-4b = -14
b = 14/4 0r $3.50, cost of each pound of jelly beans.
a,cost of each pound of almonds = $2.75   {{{(16- 3(3.50))/2 = 2.75}}}
...checking Using:
2a + 3b = $16
$5.50 + $10.50 = $16