The cost of 3 markers and 2 pencils is $1.80. The cost of 4 markers and 6 pencils is $2.90. What is the cost of each item?

I would like to know an mathamatic way to do this problem, can someone please help me? Thanks

Question

The cost of 3 markers and 2 pencils is $1.80. The cost of 4 markers and 6 pencils is $2.90. What is the cost of each item?

I would like to know an mathamatic way to do this problem, can someone please help me? Thanks

anonymous · Answer

You have to setup to equations like 3x + 2y= 1.8 then the other is 4x+6y=2.9 where x is markers and y is pencils.  Then you will have to solve the equations if you need any more help going forward let me know