An equation is formed when two equal expressions. The cost per pound of wheat flour is $0.55 and the cost of per pound of rye flour is $0.55.
<h3>What is an equation?</h3>An equation is formed when two equal expressions are equated together with the help of an equal sign '='.
Let the cost of a pound of wheat flour be x and the cost of a pound of rye flour be y.
A baker purchased 13 lb of wheat flour and 14 lb of rye flour for a total cost of $14.85.
13x + 14y = $14.85
x = (14.85-14y)/13
A second purchase, at the same prices, included 15 lb of wheat flour and 12 lb of rye flour.
15x + 12y = $14.85
Substitute the value of x from the above equation and solve for y,
Substitute the value of y in any one of the equations formed,
13x + 14(0.55) = 14.85
13x = 7.15
x = 0.55
Hence, the cost per pound of wheat flour is $0.55 and the cost of per pound of rye flour is $0.55.
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