Question

Mrs. gonzalez bought centerpieces to put on each table at a graduation party. she spent $31.50. there are 8 tables each requiring either a candle or a vase. candles cost $3.00 each and vases cost $4.25 each. how many of each type did she buy? create a system of equations, then use elimination by addition, subtraction or multiplication to solve the problem.

Answer 1

6*4.25+2*3=31.50
6 vases and 2 candles