Jeremy is making a trail mix containing raisins and peanuts. Raisins cost $1.50 per pound. Peanuts cost $2.50 per pound. Jeremy spends $10.50 to make 5 pounds of trail mix. Determine the amount of raisins in the trail mix
Jeremy is making a trail mix containing raisins and peanuts. Raisins cost $1.50 per pound. Peanuts cost $2.50 per pound. Jeremy spends $10.50 to make 5 pounds of trail mix. Determine the amount of raisins in the trail mix
(1.50) R + (2.50) P = 10.50
R + P = 5 ——>> R = 5 – P substitute this value into the other equation
(1.50)(5 – P) + (2.50)(P) = 10.50
7.50 – 1.50P + 2.50P = 10.50
P = 3.00
R + P = 5
R + 2.50 = 5
R = 2.00
check answer
(1.50) R + (2.50) P = 10.50
Does (1.50)(2.00) + (2.50)(3.00) = 10.50 ?
3.00 + 7.50 = 10.50 true
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