Question

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Kathi and Robert had a pottery stand at the craft fair. They sold some of the pottery at the original price of $12.50. Then they decreased the price to $8.50. They sold 88 pieces of pottery. How many cost $12.50, and how many cost $8.50?

Answer 1

@Wriddler

Answer 2

Theres not enough information to determine, is there any other info?

Answer 3

Oops! I forgot to say that they made $852

Answer 4

okay

Answer 5

and 88 is total?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

Okay, so let them sell x pieces at $12.50 and y at $8.50

Answer 8

x+y=88

Answer 9

12.5x + 8.5y = 852

Answer 10

okay so i have to use the substitution method

Answer 11

12.5x + 8.5y = 852
x + y = 88

Answer 12

12.5(88-y) + 8.5y = 852

Answer 13

combine like terms.......

Answer 14

1100 - 12.5y + 8.5y +852

Answer 15

combinde again... (let me kno if I make a mistake plz)

Answer 16

One sec

Answer 17

LEt me just look through what youve done so far

Answer 18

1100-4y=852

Answer 19

-4y+852=1100

Answer 20

-4y=-248

Answer 21

y=62

Answer 22

Good :) now you need to get x

Answer 23

Ok I figured it out! thanks! its 26

Answer 24

Yep, you need both for your answer I believe but good job, you understand now then?