if the prices are n and s, then we have
14n + 4s = 250
7n + 4s = 170
now just find c and s.
Just looking at the numbers, I suspect a typo, but go with what you have written.
Jane and Jeff are selling cheesecakes for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy New York style cheesecakes and strawberry cheesecakes. Jane sold 14 New York Style Cheesecakes and 4 Strawberry cheesecakes for a total of $250. Jeff sold 7 New York Style cheesecakes and 4strawberry cheesecakes for a total of $170. What is the cost of each of one New York Style cheesecake and one Strawberry Cheesecake?
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