Use Subtraction
1. Subtract
x+2y=7
3x-2y=-3
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4x+0y=4 SIMPLIFY 4x=4
2. DIVIDE
4x=4
x=1
Substitute that into either of the original equations to get x=1, y=3
You save 5 cents per ounce by using the 40 ounce jar, because if you do $5.20 divided by 40 it equals $0.13 but if you do $2.70 divided by 15 it equals $0.18 which is 5 more cents the the 40 ounce