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algebra

A bakery sells cookies (xx) for $2 and muffins (yy) for $3. They made $60 total. Which equation models this?

A

2x+3y=602x + 3y = 60

B

3x+2y=603x + 2y = 60

C

y=2x+60y = 2x + 60

D

x+y=60x + y = 60

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Standard form for combinations.

  1. Revenue from cookies: 2x2x.
  2. Revenue from muffins: 3y3y.
  3. Total: Sum must equal 60.
  4. Equation: 2x+3y=602x + 3y = 60.

💡 Strategic Tip: When you have two rates contributing to a fixed total, use Standard Form Ax+By=CAx + By = C.

Choice B is incorrect because it swaps the prices. Choice C is incorrect because it's slope-intercept form (implies rate of change). Choice D is incorrect because it ignores prices.