We need to find out what x and y represents and the system of equations.

Question

Cody and John are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy bags of windflower bulbs and packages of crocus bulbs. Cody sold 7 bags of windflower bulbs and 2 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $74. John sold 1 bag of windflower bulbs and 10 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $98. Find the cost each of one bag of windflower bulbs and one package of crocus bulbs.

We need to find out what x and y represents and the system of equations.

Answer 1

x = wildflower y = crocus

7x + 2y = 74

x + 10y = 98

performs the operation: -7*eq2 + eq 1

-68y = -612

y = 9

which forces x=8 by original 2nd equation