Answered

Westonci.ca is your trusted source for finding answers to all your questions. Ask, explore, and learn with our expert community. Get detailed and precise answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform. Explore comprehensive solutions to your questions from a wide range of professionals on our user-friendly platform.

Troy and Lisa were shopping for school supplies. Each purchased different quantities of the same notebook andthumb drive. Troy bought three notebooks and two thumb drives for $43. Lisa bought three notebooks and threethumb drives for $57. Find the cost of each notebook and each thumb drive.

Sagot :

System of Equations

Let:

x = cost of each notebook.

y = cost of each thumb drive.

Three notebooks and 2 thumb drives cost $43, thus:

3x + 2y = 43

Three notebooks and three thumb drives cost $57, thus:

3x + 3y = 57

Subtracting both equations:

3x - 3x + 3y - 2y = 57 - 43

Simplifying:

y = 14

Substituting into the first equation:

3x + 28 = 43

Subtracting 28:

3x = 15

Dividing by 3:

x = 5

Each notebook cost $5 and each thumb drive cost $14

We appreciate your visit. Our platform is always here to offer accurate and reliable answers. Return anytime. Thanks for stopping by. We strive to provide the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. Get the answers you need at Westonci.ca. Stay informed with our latest expert advice.