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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The cost of four scarves and six hats is $52.00. The cost of two hats is $1.00 more than the cost of one scarf. What is the cost of one scarf? a. $4.00 b. $5.00 c. $6.00 d. $7.00

OpenStudy (danjs):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (danjs):

im here, lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (danjs):

Pick a variable letter to use for "Scarf" and "Hat" first

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok scarf is x and hat is y

OpenStudy (danjs):

ok

OpenStudy (danjs):

"The cost of four scarves and six hats is $52.00." four scarfs --- 4*x six hats ----6*y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

OpenStudy (danjs):

those added together equals $52

OpenStudy (danjs):

That is the first equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah

OpenStudy (danjs):

what is it then?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im not sure lol

OpenStudy (danjs):

4x + 6y = 52

OpenStudy (danjs):

The cost of four scarves and six hats is $52.00." 4x + 6y = 52

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer is a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a? ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnks

OpenStudy (ajspeller):

Solve the system of equations to come to your solution. |dw:1420687877505:dw|

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