William bought fourteen bags of candy at the store for a total price of $46.24. He bought some bags of candy that cost $2.93 each and the rest cost $3.51 each. How many bags of the $2.93 candy did William buy?

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theloshua · Answer

no, thats not the right set up for that question, since it specifically said He bought 14 bags of candy

anonymous · Answer

what should i do then? @Theloshua

a1234 · Answer

I knew something was wrong with my equation...
This one better be right :)

x + y = 14
2.93x + 3.51y = 46.24

Can you solve it?

a1234 · Answer

Do you know how to solve systems of equations?

anonymous · Answer

my answer doesn't look quite right?

a1234 · Answer

What is it :) ?

anonymous · Answer

x
1.197952
y
15.784983 lol

anonymous · Answer

Solve the following for c.
$$2.93 c + 3.51 (14 - c) = 46.24$$

a1234 · Answer

x + y = 14
2.93x + 3.51y = 46.24

x represents 2.93
Solve for x

x = 14 - y

2.93(14 - y) + 3.51y = 46.24

anonymous · Answer

c = 5

anonymous · Answer

5 bags of candy?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, 5 bags of the $2.93 each candy.

anonymous · Answer

thank you! @robtobey

anonymous · Answer

Your welcome.