Question

Small baskets of tomatoes are sold at a stand for S3 per basket. Large baskets of tomatoes are

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2, y = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

The equation for the cost of baskets of tomatoes can be represented as

3x+5y = 36

The number of baskets can be represented as

x + y = 8

I will be using the substitution method for this question.

First, we have to solve for a variable. X will be easiest in this case.

Multiply the bottom equation by -3 to cancel out 3x and -3x.

Your equation will become $-3x - 3y = -24$

After the x values are cancelled out, add the values from the top equation into the values of the bottom equation.

this becomes $2y = 12$, or y = 6.

Now that we know the y-value, plug it in either original equation to find x.

x = 2