
Jennifer R.
asked 03/06/21math homework help
Emily went shopping for holiday presents. She bought boxes of chocolates and boxes of ornaments for her coworkers. Boxes of chocolate cost $9 each and boxes of ornaments cost $8 each. She buys a total of 13 boxes and spends $110. How many boxes of chocolates and how many boxes of ornaments does she buy?
1 Expert Answer
Raymond B. answered 01/05/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
x+y =13
9x+8y =110
8x+8y=8(13
x=6 chocalate boxes
y=7 ornament boxes
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Alex G.
Hi Jennifer, I answered a similar question not too long ago. Perhaps it will serve as guidance for this one! https://www.wyzant.com/resources/answers/824636/applicatinos-of-linear-systems03/06/21