Question

Systems: A candy store wants to mix candy that cost $2 a pound with some that costs $3 a pound. They want 80 pounds of candy to sell for $2.20 a pound. How much of each type should be used?

Answer 1

I know one equation: x + y = 80. What would the other be?

Answer 2

yeah correct this for the quantity..The next one should be for cost....

Answer 3

I thought maybe 2x + 3y = 2.20, but that gives me a negative answer, so I changed the total to 17.60

Answer 4

what is the total cost that the candy store is ready to sell for?

Answer 5

2.20 x 80 = 17.60

Answer 6

check the decimal point..

Answer 7

Oh. $176

Answer 8

ya good the rest of ur eq is correct

Answer 9

can u solve them?

Answer 10

Ok. So the total of $3 candy is 16.

Answer 11

And $2 candy is 64?

Answer 12

yes! u r correct! WELL DONE!

Answer 13

u can also plug -in these values in the eq.'s to check if ur answer is correct...

Answer 14

Thank you! ^-^

Answer 15

u r welcome..