<u>the correct question is</u>
The denarius was a unit of currency in ancient rome. Suppose it costs the roman government 10 denarii per day to support 4 legionaries and 4 archers. It only costs 5 denarii per day to support 2 legionaries and 2 archers. Use a system of linear equations in two variables. Can we solve for a unique cost for each soldier?
Let
x-------> the cost to support a legionary per day
y-------> the cost to support an archer per day
we know that
4x+4y=10 ---------> equation 1
2x+2y=5 ---------> equation 2
If you multiply equation 1 by 2
2*(2x+2y)=2*5-----------> 4x+4y=10
so
equation 1 and equation 2 are the same
The system has infinite solutions-------> Is a consistent dependent system
therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
We cannot solve for a unique cost for each soldier, because there are infinite solutions.
Answer:
2
Step-by-step explanation:
the cost for each of jelly beans and each pound of trail mix is $2.5 and $1.75
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Given A store is having a sale on jelly beans and trail mix. For 3 pounds of jelly beans and 2 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $11. For 5 pounds of jelly beans and 6 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $23 . We have to find the cost for each pound of trail mix and each pound of jelly beans.
Let the cost of each pound of trail mix is $y.
and the cost of each pound of jelly beans is $x.
According to question,
For 3 pounds of jelly beans and 2 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $11.
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→ (1)
For 5 pounds of jelly beans and 6 pounds of trail mix, the total cost is $23
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→ (2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
3(1 equation)-(2 equation)=0
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hence,
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Putting
in
we get ;
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Hence, the cost for each of jelly beans and each pound of trail mix is $2.5 and $1.75 .
I'm not sure I understand your question, but I believe the answer you're looking for is 57632.