(system of equations) For a wedding, Shereda bought several rose bouquet and several carnation bouquets. The roses cost $15 per bouquet and the carnations cost $8 per bouquet. Shereda bought a total of 17 bouquets and paid $192. How many roses did she buy?

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tyteen4a03 · Answer

Set up two equations: (Let x be roses and y be carnations)
x + y = 17 (Total number of bouquets)
15x + 8y = 192 (Total amount paid)

You should be able to solve it from here. :)

anonymous · Answer

no actually im stuck were do i go off from there? do i use substitution or elimination?

anonymous · Answer

substitution could work, prob the easiest

anonymous · Answer

x=-y+17
15(-y+17)=192
???

anonymous · Answer

15(-y+17)+8y=192 then solve for y then keep goin

anonymous · Answer

So y=9 
??

anonymous · Answer

so Shereda bought 9 carnation bouquets? and just do the same for x

anonymous · Answer

yep :)

anonymous · Answer

im guessing you did that right i didnt do it lol

anonymous · Answer

but as long as you know how to do it you should get it right

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much i'll double check as i go but i pretty much get it now

anonymous · Answer

alright :D

anonymous · Answer

oh and i ment x=9 and she bought 9 roses

anonymous · Answer

lol right! xD