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Solving Systems of Equations

Solve each. Show your work.

1. Sally spent $14.85 to buy 13 flowers. She bought lilies, which cost $1.25 each, and tulips, which cost $0.90 each. How many of each flower did Sally buy?

2. Mrs. Gonzalez bought centerpieces to put on each table at a graduation party. She spent $31.50. There are 8 tables each requiring either a candle or a vase. Candles cost $3 and vases cost $4.25. How many of each type did she buy?

3. Rosa bought 1 pound of cashews and 2 pounds of peanuts for $10. At the same store, Sabrina bought 2 pounds of cashews and 1 pound of peanuts for $11. Find the cost per pound for cashews and peanuts.

4. At the movies, Tim bought 3 large popcorn buckets and 2 small drinks for $21. Lisa bought 2 large popcorn buckets and 4 small drinks for $22. How much would 1 large popcorn bucket and 1 small drink cost?

5. A jar contains n nickels and d dimes. There are 20 coins in the jar, and the total value of the coins is $1.40. How many nickels and how many dimes are in the jar?