Today, I want you to challenge yourself. Don't let word problems intimidate you. In this task you are not solving but rather setting up equations. I know you have the
ability to do this. Here we go!
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A store sells two brands of headphones: high definition (HD) and basic. It buys x HD headphones at z dollars each, and y basic headphones at w dollars each.
In a-c, write an equation whose solution is the given quantity. Solve Each Equation and set them up.
a) The number of basic headphones the store can purchase if it spends a total of $10,000 on headphones and buys 110 HD headphones for $70 each.
b)
The price the store pays for HD headphones if it spends a total of $2,000 on headphones and buys 55 basic headphones for $20 each.
c) The price the store pays for HD headphones if it spends a total of $800 on headphones and buys eight basic headphones for $80 each.
d) Please give me the actual cost of the headphones and an explanation with a-c
