In a certain candy store, 3 pounds of candy and 2 pounds of mints cost $10.80, and 1 pound of candy and 3 pounds of mints cost $5.35. what is the cost per pound of the mints?
a. mints are 65¢ per lb
b. mints are 75¢ per lb
c. mints are 85¢ per lb

3 * C + 2 * M = 10.8

1 * C + 3 * M = 5.35

C = 3.1 $

M = 0.75 $ p

so B

3c + 2 m = 10.80
1c + 3m = 5.35

Rewrite the second equation as: c = 5.35 - 3m
Now plug this new equation into the first equation in place of the c.

3(5.35 - 3m) + 2m = 10.80
16.05 - 9m + 2m = 10.80
Combine like terms
16.05 - 7m = 10.80
Subtract 16.05 from both sides
-7m = 10.80-16.05
-7m = -5.25
Divide both sides by -7
m = 5.25
m - .75
Letter B 75 cents per pound