Homework Help: Math

Posted by Brigette on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:31pm.

Mrs. Willy bought 3.5 pounds of ground turkey and 2.5 pounds of white fish. The white fish is $4.60 per pound cheaper than the ground turkey. If she paid a total of $51.50 what is the price per pound she paid for the ground turkey and the white fish?

Math - PsyDAG, Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 9:25pm
W = T - 4.6

3.5T + 2.5W = 51.5

Substitute T-4.6 for W in second equation and solve for T. Insert that value into the first equation and solve for W. Check by inserting both values into the second equation.

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