Let p represent the number of slices of pizza sold and s represent the number of cans of soda sold.
Equation 1: p + s = 200 (total number of items sold)
Equation 2: 3p + 2s = 550 (total profit)
Solve the system of equations.
5x–4y=–44
–x+3y=22 (1 point)
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The Math Club sold slices of pizza, p, at a profit of $3 each and cans of soda, s, at $2 each to raise money for a trip. They sold 200 items and made a profit of $550. Write the pair of linear equations that model this situation.(1 point)
Equation to represent the total number of items sold:
= 200
Equation to represent the total profit:
= 550
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