Write a System of Equations to Describe the Problem Situation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Write a system of equations to describe the problem situation. It is not necessary to solve the problem. Larry has 26 nickels and quarters. He has $2.20 altogether. He has x nickels and y quarters.

• A) x - y = 26, 0.10y + 0.25x = 2.20
• B) x + y = 26, 0.10x + 0.25y = 2.20
• C) x - y = 26, 0.05x + 0.25y = 2.20
• D) x + y = 26, 0.05y + 0.25x = 2.20
• E) x = 26 - y, 0.05x + 0.25y = 2.20

---

Definitions:

Substance Abusers

Individuals who engage in the excessive or harmful use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence.

Clinical Social Worker

A clinical social worker is a healthcare professional who offers counseling and therapy services to clients, addressing mental health issues and personal challenges in a clinical setting.

Effort Justification

Effort justification is a concept in social psychology that explains the tendency of individuals to attribute a greater value to an outcome they had to put effort into achieving, compared to an easily attained outcome.

Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.