Emilio wishes to mix peanuts worth 2.52 per pound with almonds worth 3.80 per pound to make 480 pounds of a mixture worth 3.44 per pound. How much of each should he use?

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ashleyisakitty · Answer

Ive set:
 P=2.52
A=3.80
M=3.44

and X = lb of P and Y=lbs of almonds.

I set up the equation like this: 2.52x3.8y=3.44*480.

I am not sure if i am on the right track.

ashleyisakitty · Answer

I set up the equation like this: 2.52x + 3.8y = 3.44*480. I made a typo in my original equation.

is3535 · Answer

x + y = 480 
2.52x + 3.80y = 480(3.44)

alekos · Answer

so we're looking at the intersection of the two lines

ashleyisakitty · Answer

Oh!! Right!! That is how we set up the equation. I am going to work it out now and check back in. Thanks.

is3535 · Answer

no pro