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24 January, 01:11

The cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchini is $1.32. 3 squash and 1 zucchini cost $0.75. Find the cost of each vegetable

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  1. 24 January, 02:16
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    5s+2z=1.32

    3s+z=.75

    Multiply second equation by 2

    6s+2z=1.5

    Subtract the two equations

    5s+2z=1.32

    6s+2z=1.5

    -s=-.18

    s=.18

    Plug into an original equation

    3 (.18) + z=.75

    z=.21

    Squash $0.18

    Zucchini $0.21
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