no trig involved here
v+c = 300
16v+18c = 5256
now solve as usual for v and c.
as the owner of a banquet hall, you are in charge of catering a wedding reception. there are two dinners: a vegetarian dish that costs $16 per serving, and a chicken dish that costs $18 dollars per serving. the 300 wedding guests have ordered their meals in advance, and the total coast of the food is 5256. how many of each type of dinner are you preparing?
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how do you solve for v and c?