Sammy S.

asked • 02/26/23

How to convert the word question in the description box into two algebraic equations that will work with substitution

Jamian bought a total of 40 bagels and donuts for the morning meeting. He paid a total of $33.50. Each donut cost $0.65 and Each bagel cost $1.15. how many of Each did jamian buy?

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Mark M. answered • 02/26/23

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b represents the numbe of bagels

40 - b represents the number of doughnuts


1.15b + 0.65(40 - b) = 33.50


Can you solve for b and answer?

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Sammy S.

ill try, if not ill add another comment
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02/26/23

Sammy S.

is the answer 26 -0.65 = 0
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02/26/23

Solomon A.

It's a systems of equations problems, Sammy. x + y = 40 1.15x + 0.65y = 33.50 y = -x + 40 Substitute -x + 40 for y in the second equation.
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