I go to market and purchased 32 plums and peaches for 52 dollars Peaches are 2 dollars and plums are one dollar how many plums were purchased?

Answer 1

Let x be the number of plums and y be the variable for the peaches:

Using these variables, we a system of equations:

x + y = 32

2x + y = 52

By elimination, we have 2x + y - x - y = x = 52 - 32 = 20

Thus, Pedro bought 20 plums.

Note: There are also 32 - 20 = 12 peaches.

Answer 2

If you purchased 12 $1 plums would be $12 and 20 $2 peaches would be $40. therefore 12 plums