Jim bought some potted plants: Petunias cost $11 per pot and Begonias cost $15 per pot. Jim bought 19 potted plants in all and spent a total of $225 on the plants. Which would be a correct statement? (1 point) Responses Jim bought 15 petunias. Jim bought 4 petunias. Jim bought 18 begonias. Jim bought 15 begonias

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The correct statement is "Jim bought 15 petunias."
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Apologies for the confusion. Let me double-check my calculations.

Using the system of equations:

x + y = 19
11x + 15y = 225

By multiplying the first equation by -11, we get:

-11x - 11y = -209

Adding this to the second equation:

(11x + 15y) + (-11x - 11y) = 225 + (-209)
4y = 16

Dividing both sides by 4:

y = 4

Substituting this value back into the first equation:

x + 4 = 19
x = 19 - 4
x = 15

So, the correct statement is:

Jim bought 15 petunias.
y=−2x−1
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