OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 55 · Algebra · Systems
Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 55
Josie wants to make 10 pounds of trail mix using nuts and raisins, and she wants the total cost of the trail mix to be $54. Nuts cost $6 per pound and raisins cost $3 per pound. Solve the system to find , the number of pounds of nuts, and , the number of pounds of raisins she should use.
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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination · Exercise 55
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