At a farmers market, Samuel bought 3 pounds of apples for%C2%A0x%C2%A0dollars per pound and 2 bags of spinach for%C2%A0y%C2%A0dollars each. The next day he returned and bought 5 pounds of apples for%C2%A0x%C2%A0dollars per pound and 3 bags of spinach for%C2%A0y%C2%A0dollars each. Which expression represents the total amount he spent at the market on both days?(1 point) Responses 8y+5x 8 y plus 5 x 6x+7y 6 x plus 7 y 6y+7x 6 y plus 7 x 8x+5y

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To find the total amount Samuel spent at the market on both days, we can break down his purchases each day:

Day 1:

  • Apples: 3 pounds at \(x\) dollars per pound = \(3x\) dollars
  • Spinach: 2 bags at \(y\) dollars each = \(2y\) dollars

Total spent on Day 1: \[ 3x + 2y \]

Day 2:

  • Apples: 5 pounds at \(x\) dollars per pound = \(5x\) dollars
  • Spinach: 3 bags at \(y\) dollars each = \(3y\) dollars

Total spent on Day 2: \[ 5x + 3y \]

Now, we combine the total from both days: \[ (3x + 2y) + (5x + 3y) = 3x + 5x + 2y + 3y = 8x + 5y \]

Therefore, the expression that represents the total amount he spent at the market on both days is: \[ \boxed{8x + 5y} \]