Problema Solution
Adrianna and Emily are both standing in line at Papa Joes pizza. Adrianna orders 4 large cheese pizzas and one order of breadsticks. Her total before tax is $34.46. Emily orders 2 large cheese pizzas and one order of breadsticks. total before tax is $18.48. Determine the cost of one large cheese pizza and one order of breadsticks.
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Let
x = the cost of large cheese piza
y = the cost of one order of breadsticks
4x + y = 34.46
2x + y = 18.48
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x = $7.99
y = $2.50
The cost of one large cheese pizza is $7.99.
The cost of one order of breadsticks is $2.50.