Lincoln and his children went into a bakery and where they sell cookies for $1 each and brownies for $1.75 each. Lincoln has $15 to spend and must buy at least 9 cookies and brownies altogether. If Lincoln decided to buy 7 cookies, determine the maximum number of brownies that he could buy. If there are no possible solutions, submit an empty answer.

Lincoln and his children went into a bakery and where they sell cookies for $1 each and brownies for $1.75 each. Lincoln has $15 to spend and must buy at least 9 cookies and brownies altogether. If Lincoln decided to buy 7 cookies, determine the maximum number of brownies that he could buy. If there are no possible solutions, submit an empty answer.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.2: Solve Systems Of Equations By Substitution

Problem 5.48TI: Kenneth currently sells suits for company A at a salary of $22,000 plus a $10 commission for each...

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