The school athletic director had a budget of $703.55 to purchase 55 items for the volleyball team. He purchased uniforms for $18.50 each, volleyball balls for $11.99 each, and kneepads for $9.75 per pair. He purchased six more balls than unifoms. Define the variables and write a system of equations to represent the situation.

The school athletic director had a budget of $703.55 to purchase 55 items for the volleyball team. He purchased uniforms for $18.50 each, volleyball balls for $11.99 each, and kneepads for $9.75 per pair. He purchased six more balls than unifoms. Define the variables and write a system of equations to represent the situation.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.2: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 4.45TI: Translate to a system of equations and then solve: A small jet can fly 1,325 miles in 5 hours with a...

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