Mike went to a football game with his family. They bought 5 boxes of popcorn, 3 programs and spent $41. Sean’s family went to the same game, bought 3 boxes of popcorn, 2 programs and spent $26. How much does each program cost at the game?

$6
$4
$7
$5

Question

Mike went to a football game with his family. They bought 5 boxes of popcorn, 3 programs and spent $41. Sean’s family went to the same game, bought 3 boxes of popcorn, 2 programs and spent $26. How much does each program cost at the game?



		$6
		$4
		$7
		$5

anonymous · Answer

Let there are x boxes of popcorn, and there be y programs:

So,

5x + 3y = 41
3x + 2y = 26

Multiply first equation by 3 and second equation by 5:

15x + 9y = 123
15x + 10y = 130

Just subtract them you will have the y which will be your answer..
Can you do it??

anonymous · Answer

so you subtract the x from the 123 and 130?

anonymous · Answer

I think x and x will get can cancel..
you will have only on left hand side..

anonymous · Answer

y...

anonymous · Answer

is the first one y=12?

anonymous · Answer

What do you get when you subtract 123 from 130??

anonymous · Answer

ohhh you subtract those two numbers okay cool its 7