Story Problem

Tarika would like to go fishing at one of two catfish farms

close to her home. Floyd's Catfish Farm charges a $5 fee

to fish plus 52 per pound of fish caught. The Miller's

Catfish Farm does not charge a fee to fish, but charges $3

per pound of fish caught. When is the charge the same?

Let Statements

System

Let p = pounds of fish

t=5 + 2p

Let t = total cost

t = 3p

Solve for a single variable.

Substitute and solve.

=

Plug back in to find the

other variable

Write the solution.

Question

Linda Escobar

10 February, 11:47

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Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Jordin Weaver · Answer 1

Answer: p=5

p = lbs. of fish

t = total cost

t=3p

t=5+2p replace t with 3p since t=3p

3p=5+2p Subtract 2p from 3p

1p=5 or p=5 Final answer