since p = 115-n, use that to get
115-n + 4.25n = 358.75
now find n, then p
p+n=115
p+4.25n=358.75
Determine the correct description and amount of pounds for peanuts and pecans that were sold. PLS Help
115-n + 4.25n = 358.75
now find n, then p
115-n + 4.25n = 358.75
3.25n = 243.75
n = 75
so p = 115-75 = 40
you need to review solving systems of equations, yeah?
1) p + n = 115
2) p + 4.25n = 358.75
We can solve this system of equations using either substitution or elimination method. I will use the elimination method.
To eliminate the p term, we can multiply equation 1 by -1 and add it to equation 2:
-1(p + n) = -1(115)
-1p - 1n = -115
p + 4.25n = 358.75
-1p - 1n = -115
Summing these two equations, we get:
3.25n = 243.75
Dividing both sides by 3.25, we find:
n = 75
Now we can substitute the value of n back into one of the original equations. Let's use equation 1:
p + n = 115
p + 75 = 115
Subtracting 75 from both sides, we find:
p = 40
Therefore, 40 pounds of peanuts and 75 pounds of pecans were sold.