To find the solution to the system of equations given the total costs for Kites-R-Fun and Windy Kites, we can first establish the relationship between the kites purchased and their respective total costs.
Data Summary
For Kites-R-Fun:
- Kites Purchased: 0, 1, 4, 7, 10
- Total Cost: $10, $16, $22, $28, $34
For Windy Kites:
- Kites Purchased: 0, 1, 4, 7, 10
- Total Cost: $16, $20, $24, $28, $32
Determine Cost Per Kite
We can deduce the cost per kite for each company by finding the slope (cost increase per kite) from their total costs.
For Kites-R-Fun:
- Calculate the cost per kite:
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From the first two points (0, $10) and (1, $16):
- Increase in total cost = $16 - $10 = $6
- Increase in kites = 1 - 0 = 1
- Cost per kite = $6 / 1 = $6
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This pattern continues, so the cost per kite for Kites-R-Fun is consistent at $6.
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For Windy Kites:
- Calculate the cost per kite:
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From the first two points (0, $16) and (1, $20):
- Increase in total cost = $20 - $16 = $4
- Increase in kites = 1 - 0 = 1
- Cost per kite = $4 / 1 = $4
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This pattern is consistent as well, and the cost per kite for Windy Kites seems to be $4.
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Formulating the Equations
Now we can write the equations for each company based on the total costs:
- Let \(x\) be the number of kites purchased.
Kites-R-Fun: \[ C_{R-F} = 10 + 6x \] Where \(C_{R-F}\) is the total cost for Kites-R-Fun.
Windy Kites: \[ C_{W} = 16 + 4x \] Where \(C_{W}\) is the total cost for Windy Kites.
Finding the Solution to the System
To find when the costs are equal, we set the two equations equal to each other.
\[ 10 + 6x = 16 + 4x \]
Now, solve for \(x\):
- Rearranging the terms: \[ 6x - 4x = 16 - 10 \] \[ 2x = 6 \] \[ x = 3 \]
Determine the Total Costs
Now plug \(x = 3\) back into either total cost equation to find the respective total cost.
Using Kites-R-Fun: \[ C_{R-F} = 10 + 6(3) = 10 + 18 = 28 \]
Using Windy Kites: \[ C_{W} = 16 + 4(3) = 16 + 12 = 28 \]
Conclusion
The solution of the system is that when 3 kites are purchased, both companies charge a total cost of $28.