Marion is making trail mix for a group camping trip. She buys 3 pounds of granola for $3 per pound, and 0.75 pounds of raisins for $2 per pound. The equation 3(3) + 0.75(2) = (3 + 0.75)x models the situation, where x is the price per pound of the trail mix. What is the price of the trail mix?

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$2.80/lb

Linear vs. Nonlinear Functions

Marion is making trail mix for a group camping trip. She buys 3 pounds of granola for $3 per pound, and 0.75 pounds of raisins for $2 per pound. The equation 3(3) + 0.75(2) = (3 + 0.75)x models the situation, where x is the price per pound of the trail mix. What is the price of the trail mix?

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