write a system of linear equations that relates the total cost for each printer to the number of cartridges needed. the first printer is $50 and $30 for each cartridge and the second printer is $80 and $27 for each cartridge. what is the solution to the system of equations?

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anonymous · Answer

do you know what a linear equation is?

anonymous · Answer

sort of but i dont know how to write one for this problem

anonymous · Answer

ok is this a test or a homework question

anonymous · Answer

i guess it would be considered homework

anonymous · Answer

ok are there options to choose from?

anonymous · Answer

nope

anonymous · Answer

linear equations: x=50+30* the y amount of cartridges
linear equations: y=80+27* the x amount of cartridges

anonymous · Answer

okay and i need to know the solutions to them too, can you help me with that part too?

anonymous · Answer

is there a total you need to find?

anonymous · Answer

i just need to know what x and y is i think

anonymous · Answer

50+30x=80+27x  now what we want to do is cancel out all of the numbers that have a variable next to them

anonymous · Answer

are you there?

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