Two brothers were texting each other regarding their shopping trip. Read the following text conversation then find the answer to their question. Show your work and explain in detail each step you took and your mathematical reasoning for taking that step.
(3g + 2c + m) + (g + c + 2m) = $27.82
ReplyDelete3g + 2c + m + g + c + 2m = $27.82
3g + g + 2c + c + m + 2m = $27.82
4g + 3c + 3m = $27.82
4($2.58)+ 3c + 3($1.99) = $27.82
$10.32 + 3c + $5.97 = $27.82
$10.32 + $5.97 + 3c = $27.82
$16.29 - $16.29 + 3c = $27.82 - $16.29
3c/3 = $11.53/3
c = $3.84
So, the carrots cost about $3.84 for each bag.