Math equation represents

Question

Write the Equations that represent the scenario. Danielle and Mike are selling pies for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy cherry pies and pumpkin pies. Danielle sold 8 cherry pies and 6 pumpkin pies for a total of $160. Mike sold 8 cherry pies and 5 pumpkin pies for a total of $148. Find the cost each of one cherry pie and one pumpkin pie

Answer 1

that one extra pumpkin pie cost $12 (160-148)

8C + 6P = 160

8C + 5P = 148 subtract to get

P =12 = $12 for one pumpkin pie

8C = 148-5(12) = 148-60 = 88

C = 88/8 = 11 = $11 for one cherry pie