Problema Solution
Jimmy Bought 3 tacos, 2 burritos and a soda from a vendor for $4.50. Later he bought 4 tacos, 3 burritos and a soda from the same vendor for $5.95. Sodas are $1 each. How much would 5 tacos, 5 burritos and 2 sodas cost?
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Let
x = the cost of one taco
y = the cost of one burrito
3x + 2y + 1 = 4.50
4x + 3y + 1 = 5.95
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x = $0.60
y = $0.85
The cost of 5 tacos, 5 burritos and 2 sodas is:
6*0.60 + 5*0.85 + 2*1 = $9.85