Answer:
$1.19
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the cost of a cheeseburger be $b and that of a chicken nugget be $n.
From the given information, we can form 2 equations.
9b +4n= 22.37 -----(1)
3b +4n= 15.23 -----(2)
Notice that the 2 equations have '4n' in them. I'll be using elimination method to solve the equation by getting rid of the 4n.
(1) -(2):
9b +4n -(3b +4n)= 22.37 -15.23
9b +4n -3b -4n= 7.14
6b= 7.14 (simplify)
b= 7.14 ÷6 (÷6 on both sides)
b= 1.19
Thus, a cheeseburger cost $1.19.
