Answer:
The cost of each pound of jelly beans: $2.75
The cost of each pound of almonds: $3.75
Step-by-step explanation:
A = The cost of each pound of almonds
J = The cost of each pound of jelly beans
9A + 7J = 53
3A + 5J = 25
Multiply 3A + 5J = 25 by (-3)
-9A -15J = -75
Now 2 new equations:
9A + 7J = 53
-9A -15J = -75
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-8J = - 22
J = 2.75
3A + 5(2.75)= 25
3A + 13.75 = 25
3A = 11.25
A = 3.75
