Answer:
Marcy paid $4.15
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Represent hotdogs with x and chips with y.
So, we have:
Jamal
[tex]3x + 2y = 4.85[/tex]
Kenny
[tex]5x + 6y = 9.55[/tex]
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Required
Determine the amount for 2x and 3y
From Jamal's and Kenny's orders we have:
[tex]3x + 2y = 4.85[/tex] --- (1)
[tex]5x + 6y = 9.55[/tex] --- (2)
Multiply (1) by 3
[tex]3 * [3x + 2y = 4.85][/tex]
[tex]9x + 6y = 14.55[/tex] --- (3)
Subtract (2) and (3)
[tex]9x - 5x + 6y - 6y = 14.55 - 9.55[/tex]
[tex]9x - 5x = 5[/tex]
[tex]4x = 5[/tex]
Solve for x
[tex]x = \frac{5}{4}[/tex]
[tex]x = 1.25[/tex]
Substitute [tex]x = 1.25[/tex] in [tex]3x + 2y = 4.85[/tex]
[tex]3 * 1.25 + 2y = 4.85[/tex]
[tex]3.75 + 2y = 4.85[/tex]
Solve for y
[tex]y = \frac{4.85 - 3.75}{2}[/tex]
[tex]y = \frac{1.10}{2}[/tex]
[tex]y = 0.55[/tex]
So, the cost of 2x and 3y is:
[tex]Cost = 2x + 3y[/tex]
[tex]Cost = 2*1.25 + 3*0.55[/tex]
[tex]Cost = \$4.15[/tex]
