Problema Solution
A small can of energy drink contains 2 more calories than 4 times the number of calories in a shot of the same energy drink. If a small can and a shot contain a total of 97 calories, how many calories are in each drink?
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let
x = the calories in a small can
y = the calories in a shot
A small can of energy drink contains 2 more calories than 4 times the number of calories in a shot of the same energy drink:
x = 2 + 4y
a small can and a shot contain a total of 97 calories:
x + y = 97
by solving the system of equations:
x = 2 + 4y
x + y = 97
we find:
x = 78 calories
y = 19 calories
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there are 78 calories in a small can and 19 calories in a shot.