Question

Tiana placed two orders for flowers and bushes. The first order was for 24 flowers and 6 bushes. The total cost of the first order was $144. The second order was for 18 flowers and 3 bushes. The total cost of the second order was $90. What is the cost of each plant?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

24x + 6y = 144.

18x + 3y = 90.

Divide the (24x + 6y = 144) by 3.

8x + 3y = 48.

18x + 3y = 90.

Cancel the 3y.

8-18x = -10x.

48-90 = -42.

-10x = -42.

x = 4.2

8(4.2) + 3y = 48.

33.6 + 3y = 48.

Cancel out the whole number.

3y = 14.4

y = 4.2