To write the system of equations based on the problem described, we need two equations.
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The first equation comes from the total number of pens and markers: \[ p + m = 19 \]
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The second equation comes from the total cost of the pens and markers: Since the pens cost $0.25 each and the markers cost $0.75 each, the equation for the total cost will be: \[ 0.25p + 0.75m = 11.50 \]
So the system of equations is:
- \( p + m = 19 \)
- \( 0.25p + 0.75m = 11.50 \)
Now, inputting the responses:
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Insert 19 in place of the total in the first equation: \( p + m = \text{Response area} \)
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For the second equation: You can rewrite it to eliminate decimals by multiplying by 100 to get integers: \[ 25p + 75m = 1150 \]
However, in the context given, you might not need to change the format, and can stay with the original decimal form.
Assuming you need to fill in the response areas:
- For \( p + m = \), the answer is 19.
- For the total in the cost equation based on its arrangement, the answer is 11.50.
Therefore:
- Final inputs will be:
- Response area \( = 19 \)
- Response area for cost \( = 11.50 \)