Answer:
$49 is spended by him.
solution given:
rate=for $10.50 per half yard=$10.50/0.5=$21 per yard
area=2 1/3=7/3yards
now
total cost =rate× area =$21×7/3=$49
For this case we propose a system of equations:
x: Let the variable representing the quantity of Granny Smith apples
y: Let the variable representing the number of Gala apples
According to the statement we have:

From the first equation we have to:

replacing in the second equation:

So, Carl bought 7 Gala apples
On the other hand:

So, Carl bought 12 Granny Smith apples
Answer:
Carl bought 7 Gala apples and 12 Granny Smith apples
Y=(1/2)x cause the constant variation is 1/2
3+(-5)x=19
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.
-5x= 16
Divide by -5 on both sides
X= -3.2