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5 February, 12:18

Karen and holly took their families out to the movie theater. karen brought 3 boxes of candy and 2 small bags of popcorn and paid $18.35. holly brought 4boxes of candy and 3bags of popcorn and paid $26.05. Find cost for a box of candy?

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  1. 5 February, 15:22
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    Box of Candy = 2.95

    Step-by-step explanation:

    C = Box of Candy

    P = Bag of Popcorn

    3c + 2p = 18.35

    4c + 3p = 26.05

    Multiply each equation to eliminate p from the simultaneous equation

    9c + 6p = 55.05

    - 8c + 6p = 52.1

    c = 2.95
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