Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

4th option

Step-by-step explanation:

L = larger softball and S = smaller softball ,then

L + S = 80 → (1) ← equation based on number of softballs ordered

2.75L + 3.25S = 245 → (2) ← equation based on cost

subtract S from both sides in (1)

L = 80 - S → (3)

substitute L = 80 - S into (2)

2.75(80 - S) + 3.25S = 245 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

220 - 2.75S + 3.25S = 245

220 + 0.5S = 245 ( subtract 220 from both sides )

0.5S = 25 ( divide both sides by 0.5 )

S = 50

substitute S = 50 into (3)

L = 80 - 50 = 30

50 small softballs and 30 large softballs were ordered

Answer 2

Answer:

the 4th answer option

Step-by-step explanation:

L, S are the number of balls of that size.

so, L + S = 80. as we order a total of 80 balls.

then each large ball costs $2.75. and each small ball costs $3.25.

so, the total price is

2.75L + 3.25S = 245

as we order balls in total for $245.

so, this set of 2 equations with 2 variables allows us to find the solution.

one defines the total number of balls, and one defines the total amount of money spent by using the individual prices for each type of ball.

the advantage of variables is that we can define the rising and dependencies before we have to calculate any of them specifically.

and once we have all of them defined, then we can start solving the numbers.