Two dozens of eggs and a loaf of bread cost k17.50. Half a dozen eggs and two loaves of bread cost k14.00. Find:

Question

Two dozens of eggs and a loaf of bread cost k17.50. Half a dozen eggs and two loaves of bread cost k14.00. Find: 
1.the cost of a dozen eggs. 
2.the cost of a loaf of bread.

oobleck · Accepted Answer

2d + b = 17.50 d/2 + 2b = 14.00 solve as usual.

Keven · Answer

Little more specific please 🙏

oobleck · Answer

well, b = 17.50 - 2d so to find the price of a dozen eggs, solve d/2 + 2(17.50-2d) = 14.00 can you handle that?