Two florist purchased flower bouquets and vases at the same store.

Question

Two florist purchased flower bouquets and vases at the same store. The first florist bought 2 flower bouquets and 2 vases for a total of $12.50. The second florist bought 8 flower bouquets and 2 vases for a total of $29.00. Let b represent the cost of one flower bouquet and v represent the cost of one vase. Write and solve a system of equations to find the price of each type of arrangement.

Answer 1

2b+2v=12.50 => 2v=12.50-2b

8b+2v=29.00 => 8b+12.50-2b=29.00

Solve for b