Jacob and Krystal are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy packages of tulip bulbs and packages of crocus bulbs. Jacob sold 3 packages of tulip bulbs and 5 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $72. Krystal sold 12 packages of tulip bulbs and 7 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $132. Find the cost of one package of tulips bulbs.

Jacob and Krystal are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy packages of tulip bulbs and packages of crocus bulbs. Jacob sold 3 packages of tulip bulbs and 5 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $72. Krystal sold 12 packages of tulip bulbs and 7 packages of crocus bulbs for a total of $132. Find the cost of one package of tulips bulbs.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.1: Solve Systems Of Equations By Graphing

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