A grain dealer sold to one customer 2 bushels of wheat, 9 of corn, and 6 of rye for $45.20; to another, 9 of wheat, 6 of corn, and 2 of rye for $35.60; and to a third, 6 of wheat, 2 of corn and 9 of rye for $45.00. What was the price per bushel for corn? Write the system of equations, then solve the system to answer the question.

A grain dealer sold to one customer 2 bushels of wheat, 9 of corn, and 6 of rye for $45.20; to another, 9 of wheat, 6 of corn, and 2 of rye for $35.60; and to a third, 6 of wheat, 2 of corn and 9 of rye for $45.00. What was the price per bushel for corn? Write the system of equations, then solve the system to answer the question.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.5: Solve Mixture Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 5.91TI: Translate to a system of equations and solve: Matilda has a handful of quarters and dimes, with a...

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