Asked by Jason
The total toll charge for 1 car and 5 bicycles to cross a bridge is $7.50.
The toll for a car is $1.50 more than for a bicycle. Find the cost for a car to cross the bridge.
The toll for a car is $1.50 more than for a bicycle. Find the cost for a car to cross the bridge.
Answers
Answered by
MathMate
C=toll for a car
B=toll for a bicycle
C+5B = 7.5
C- B = 1.5
Can you find C & B?
B=toll for a bicycle
C+5B = 7.5
C- B = 1.5
Can you find C & B?
Answered by
Jason
yeah i can thanks
Answered by
MathMate
Good!
You can check your results against the problem statement. If in doubt, post your results.
You can check your results against the problem statement. If in doubt, post your results.
Answered by
Jason
nevermine i can't how can u find b
Answered by
MathMate
Subtract the second equation from the first to get
C+5B -(C-B) = 7.5 -1.5
6B = 6
B=1
Substitute B=1 into the second equation to get C.
C+5B -(C-B) = 7.5 -1.5
6B = 6
B=1
Substitute B=1 into the second equation to get C.
Answered by
Jason
thanks i got now the car cost 2.50
Answered by
MathMate
Excellent! It's correct.
Answered by
Anonymous
It costs 8 dollars.
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.