Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill in the
blanks.
Tony is starting a business selling handmade necklaces. He has decided to invest an initial amount of
$381 for advertising, and materials cost $8 for each necklace he makes. Tony can sell his creations for
$9 per necklace. Once he makes and sells a certain number of necklaces, he will break even, with
identical expenses and sales. How many necklaces would that take? What would the total expenses and
sales be then?
After selling
necklaces, Tony would have total expenses and sales of $