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