Question

Three bags of of potatoes and four cases of corn cost $40. Five bags of potatoes and two cases Of corn cost $34. Find the cost of one bag of potatoes and the cost of one case of corn. Show your work

Answer 1

P = potato C = corn

3P + 4C = $40
5P + 2C = $34

Multiply -2 to the 2nd equation to get
-10P - 4C = -68

Add it to the 1st equation

3P + 4C = 40
-10P - 4C = -68
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-7P = -28

Solve for P
P = $4

Substitute 4 into P(potato) to find what C(corn) is