At a concession stand, one person purchased 3 drinks and 3 soft pretzels for a total of $9.00. Another person purchased 4 drinks and 2 soft pretzels for a total of 8.50. What was the price of one soft pretzel
First we define the variables: x: price in $ for each drink y: price in $ for each soft pretzel. We write the system of equations: 3x + 3y = 9 4x + 2y = 8.50 We solve the system: x = 1.25 $ y = 1.75 $ (See attached image) Answer: The price of one soft pretzel is: y = 1.75 $
