Question

scarves at a flea market cost $5 each and necklaces cost $4 each. arianna wants to spend exactly $25 on scarves and necklaces. if arianna buys 5 scarves and 0 necklaces, will she spend exactly $25? in other words, is (5, 0) a solution to the equation? x represents the number of scarves and y represents the number of necklaces. 5x + 4y = 25 number of necklaces number of scarves no, (5, 0) is not a solution. yes, (5, 0) is a solution.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x=5, y=0 into equation

$5(5) + 4(0) = 25 + 0$

Step2: Calculate left-hand side value

$25 + 0 = 25$

Step3: Compare to right-hand side

$25 = 25$

Answer:

Yes, (5, 0) is a solution.