Five cupcakes and two cookies cost $19.75. Two cupcakes and four cookies cost $ 17.50. How much does a cupcake cost?
How much does a cookie cost?
Cupcake: $
Cookie: $

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x and y represent the cost of a cupcake and cookie respectively.

Given that;

Five cupcakes and two cookies cost  $19.75.

Two cupcakes  and four cookies cost $17.50.

Let's solve the simultaneous equation by elimination;

Multiply equation 1 by 2;

Subtract equation 2 from equation 3;

divide both sides by 8

Since we have the value of x, let substitute into equation 1 to get y;

therefore , the cost of cupcakes and cookies are;

PLEASE MARK ME AS BRAINLIEST

answer: what in the world is this

step-by-step explanation: