Middle School

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This is an Algebra 1 problem about systems of linear equations.

Question: Jack and Julio each improved their yards by planting daylilies and geraniums. They bought their supplies from the same store.

- Jack spent $22 on 1 daylily and 5 geraniums.
- Julio spent $30 on 13 daylilies and 1 geranium.

Find the cost of one daylily.

Answer :

Answer:

$2

Step-by-step explanation:

x = daylily

y = geranium

1x + 5y = 22

13x + 1y = 30

Multiply second equation by 5 and subtract the two equations.

1x + 5y = 22

- (65x + 5y = 150)

-64x = -128

x = 2

So one daylily costs 2 dollars

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