2) two florist purchased flower bouquets and vases at the same store. The first florist bought 2 flower bouquets and two vases f
or a total of $12.50. The second florist bought 8 flower bouquets and 2 vases for a total of 29.00 Let b represent the cost of one flower bouquet and v represent the cost of one vase. Write and solve a system of equations to find the price of each type of arrangement. SHOW ALL WORK!
Let b---------> <span>the cost of one flower bouquet </span>v--------> <span>the cost of one vase.
we know that 2b+2v=12.50-----> </span>Multiplied by -1------------->-2b-2v=-12.50 8b+2v=29---------------------------------------------> 8b+2v=29 I add the two equations ------------------------ 6b=16.50 b=2.75 2*2.75+2*v=12.50---------------> v=(12.50-5.5)/2---------> v=3.5
the answer is the cost of one flower bouquet is $2.75 the cost of one vase is $3.5
