Julian gave x number of rubberbands to four people and y number of rubberbands to three people for a total of 42 rubberbands.

Romeo gave x number of rubberbands to 2 people and y number of rubberbands to 5 people for a total of 56 rubberbands.

Julian claimed that the situation can be written as this system: 4x + 3y = 42 and 2x + 5y = 56.

Romeo claimed that the situation can be written as the system 4x + 2y = 42 and 3x + 5y = 56.

Who was correct? AND WHY?

Question

Julian gave x number of rubberbands to four people and y number of rubberbands to three people for a total of 42 rubberbands.

Romeo gave x number of rubberbands to 2  people and y number of rubberbands to 5 people for a total of 56 rubberbands.

Julian claimed that the situation can be written as this system:  4x + 3y = 42 and 2x + 5y = 56.

Romeo claimed that the situation can be written as the system 4x + 2y = 42 and 3x + 5y = 56.  

Who was correct? AND WHY?

anonymous · Answer

4x+3y=42
2x+5y=56

Julian is right

anonymous · Answer

Thank you larry