Answer: A notebook cost $2.25
A pen cost $3.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the price of notebook be n
Let the price of pens be p.
Cameron buys 4 notebooks and 2 packages of pens for $16. This will be:
4n + 2p = 16 ..... equation i
Olivia buys 5 notebooks and 1 package of pens for $14.75. This will be:
5n + p = 14.75 ..... equation ii
Combining both equations will give us:
4n + 2p = 16 ..... i
5n + p = 14.75 ...... ii
Multiply equation i by 1
Multiply equation ii by 2
4n + 2p = 16 ....... iii
10n + 2p = 29.50 ...... iv
Subtract equation iii from iv
6n = 13.50
n = 13.50/6
n = 2.25
A notebook cost $2.25
Since 4n + 2p = 16 from equation I
4n + 2p = 16
4(2.25) + 2p = 16
9 + 2p = 16
2p = 16 - 9
2p = 7
p = 7/2
p = 3.5
A pen cost $3.50
