Jake is going to the store to buy candles. Small candles cost $3.50 and

large candles cost $5.00. He needs to buy at least 16 candles, and he can

spend no more than $80. Create the system that models this scenario. Then

solve the system using any method you choose.

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9 February, 10:07

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Ashleigh Farley · Answer 1

Let

S = #small candles

L = #Large candles

S + L = >20

3.50S + 5.00L < 80

Jake is going to the store to buy candles. Small candles cost $3.50 andlarge candles cost $5.00. He needs to buy at least 16 candles, and he canspend no more than $80. Create the system that models this scenario. Thensolve the system using any method you choose.