Problema Solution
At Monpaz natural foods, 3 pounds of walnuts and 6 pounds od almonds sets for 51 dollars. Five pounds of walnuts and 4 poundsof almonds sell 55 dollars. Find the price of one pound of walnuts.
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let
a = the price of one pound of almonds
w = the price of one pound of walnuts
3 pounds of walnuts and 6 pounds od almonds sets for 51 dollars
3w + 6a = 51
Five pounds of walnuts and 4 pounds of almonds sell 55 dollars
5w + 4a = 55
by solving the system of equations
3w + 6a = 51
5w + 4a = 55
we find
w = $7 per pound
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the price of one pound of walnuts is $7.