ab + a + 4b+4 = a(b+1) + 4(b+1) = (b +1)(a + 4)
Answer:
c + 3d = 14.75
2c + 5d = 26
A box of candy is $4.25 and a drink is $3.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Let c represent the cost of a box of candy and let d represent the cost of a drink
c + 3d = 14.75
2c + 5d = 26
Solve by elimination by multiplying the top equation by -2
-2c - 6d = -29.5
2c + 5d = 26
Add them together
-d = -3.5
d = 3.5
Plug in 3.5 as d into one of the equations to solve for c
c + 3d = 14.75
c + 3(3.5) = 14.75
c + 10.5 = 14.75
c = 4.25
So, a box of candy is $4.25 and a drink is $3.50
