a.
To write: A system of equation to represent the situation.
a.
Answer to Problem 39E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: A florist must make bridesmaid bouquets for wedding
Calculation: let
Set up a system of three equations:
b.
To solve: The system to find how many of each type of flower should be in each bouquet.
b.
Answer to Problem 39E
Number of rose is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The system of three equations are given:
Calculation: The system of three equations are given:
Put
Equation
Therefore number of rose is
c.
Does the problem still have exactly one solution? If so find the solution. If not, give three possible solutions.
c.
Answer to Problem 39E
If the bouquet must have all the three types of flowers, the only possible solutions are:
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The system of three equations are given:
Calculation: The system of three equations are given:
Put
Equation
So when the budget varies the number of roses is constant while the number of lilies and irises depend on the budget, therefore there is more than one solution.
When determining the solutions for
If the bouquet must have all the three types of flowers, the only possible solutions are:
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