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25 November, 18:50

Ahmed is taking orders for lunch. A slice of pizza cost $2 and a chicken sandwich costs $3. He collects $24 for the group of 10 people. How many people ordered a chicken sandwich?

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  1. 25 November, 18:54
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    1.5x+2.5y=21.50

    x+y=9

    8 people ordered chicken sandwich
  2. 25 November, 19:19
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    2p+3c=24

    p+c=10

    solve for p: p = 10-c

    Substitute for p: 20-2c+3c=24

    add the Cs: 20+c=24

    Subtract: c=4

    So four people ordered a chicken sandwich.
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