Question

This is for my final grade before spring break please help me asap noww

Answer 1

Answer:

Bushes are $9.

Bonsai trees are $32.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bushes are b and bonsai trees are t.

15b + 8t = $391

9b + 5t = $241

15b + 8t = $391 × 3 and 9b + 5t = $241 × 5

= 45b + 24t = $1173 and 45b + 25t = $1205

(45b + 24t = $1173) - (45b + 25t = $1205)

t = 1205 - 1173

t = $32

Apply to 15b + 8t = $391.

15b + 32 × 8 = $391

15b = $391 = 32 × 8

15b = $391 - 256

15b = $135

x = ($135 ÷ 15) = $9