Mrs.baker paid 2.50 for 5 pounds of bananas. write an equation relating the cost c to the number of pounds p of bananas. how much would mrs. baker pay for 8 pounds of bananas

Solution is x=4 and y=1.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given with 4 x-5 y=11

And 8 x - 5 y =27

Let's solve them using elimination method.

Subtract the equations to get rid the 'y' terms. Or, multiply the second equation and add them together.

4 x -5 y =11

-8 x+5 y =-27

-4x =-16

Divide both sides by -4.

x =4.

Now, plug in x as 4 into any of the given equations to find the corresponding y.

4(4) -5 y =11

16 -5 y =11

Subtract both sides 16.

-5y =-5

Divide both sides by -5

y=1