To solve this system, we can use the elimination method by multiplying Jody's equation by 2 so the terms match:
A bag of potato chips costs (or $0.50 depending on the specific problem version) and a candy bar costs $0.60 (or $0.40). Clancy does not have enough money to buy one of each with only $1.00. buying chips and candy answers
depending on the specific numbers provided in the worksheet, the logic remains the same. In the common version where Jody spends $3.00 for 4 chips and 2 bars, the individual prices are $0.50 per chip bag and $0.60 per candy bar.) 3. Verify Clancy's budget To solve this system, we can use the
Based on the purchases made by Ralph and Jody, we can create two linear equations where represents the price of a bag of potato chips and represents the price of a candy bar: Jody's purchase: 2. Solve for the variables In the common version where Jody spends $3
2×(4p+2b=300)→8p+4b=6002 cross open paren 4 p plus 2 b equals 300 close paren right arrow 8 p plus 4 b equals 600 Subtract Ralph's equation: (Note: While some versions of this task result in