Period ) date - 28-20
define the variables and develop a system of equations for each problem. solve the system and
check your solution. write your answer in a complete sentence.
1. two bike rental companies have different pricing systems. company a charges a flat fee of sa
plus $2 per mile. company b does not charge a flat fee but charges $2.80 per mile driven. al
what distance do both companies charge the same amount?
2. two teachers, mr. meehan and mrs. chipps, decide to buy compasses
classrooms. mrs. chipps buys 30 compasses and 50 rulers for y
for $116. what are the individual costs of the compasses and rulers
mipps, decide to buy compasses and rulers for their
compasses and 50 rulers for $95. mr. meehan buys 40 of each
sts of the compasses and rulers that were purchased!