Question

Owen paid $9.20 for 6 pencils and a pen. A pen cost twice as much as a pencil.
(a) How much did a pencil cost?
(b) How much did a pen cost?

*just need the steps*

Answer 1

Answer: 2.30

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

6x+1y= 9.20(x=pencil since bought6 pencils)

y =one pen bought

the cost of 2pencil is equal to one pen

6x +1y(2x)=9.20

6x + 2x = 9.20

8x=9.20

x= 1.15

one pencil is =1.15 dollars

pen rate is double then pencil=1.15+1.15=2.30 dollars