Which situation could represent the system shown below? x - y = 1.50 2x + 3y = 8.00

Question

Which situation could represent the system shown below?

                  x - y = 1.50

                2x + 3y = 8.00

a) Joanna bought an apple and an orange that cost $1.50. Chen bought 2 apples and three oranges for $8.00.

b) A large bottle of soda costs $1.50 more than a small bottle. Angela bought two large bottles and three small

Bottles, and her total cost was $8.00.

      c) A headband costs $1.50 more than a hair clip. Wendy bought 5 headbands and spent $8.00

      d) Pencils costs $1.50. Maria bought 2 pencils and 3 pens, which cost $8.00

Answer 1

A) x + y = 1.50

2x + 3y = 8.00

B) x = y + 1.50 (rewrite as x - y = 1.50)

2x + 3y = 8.00

C) x = y + 1.50 (rewrite as x - y = 1.50)

5x = 8

D) x = 1.50

2x + 3y = 8.00