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#17079

word problems

linear equations

easy

60 sec

A store sells two different-sized containers of blueberries. The store's sales of these blueberries totaled $$896.86$ dollars last month. The equation $4.51 x + 6.07 y = 896.86$ represents this situation, where $x$ is the number of smaller containers sold and $y$ is the number of larger containers sold. According to the equation, what is the price, in dollars, of each smaller container?

• Up to 5 characters (6 if negative). Only numbers, decimal (.), fraction (/), negative (-).
• Fractions must be in lowest terms.
• Mixed numbers must be converted to improper fractions.