The solution is x=2 y=6. First,you have to rearrange the second equation then rewrite it under the other one. Then, solve for y using elimination. Finally, plug y in to the original to solve for x. It has one solution.
T= 21.79x + 3.99x + 6.89x where t is the total cost and x is the number of brushes/rollers/paint cans you buy. You don't need a different variable for each item because you buy the same amount of each.