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Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.

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Problem 1:

There are 15 animals total — horses and chickens.
Horses have 4 legs, chickens have 2 legs. Total legs = 44.

Let:
- x = number of horses
- y = number of chickens

Total animals:
→ x + y = 15

Total legs:
→ 4x (horses’ legs) + 2y (chickens’ legs) = 44

So the system is:
x + y = 15
4x + 2y = 44

That matches Option D.

✔ Check: If we pick Option D, it fits both conditions.

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Problem 2:

Monday: 4 apples + 6 bananas = $13 → 4x + 6y = 13
Wednesday: 3 apples + 7 bananas = $13.50 → 3x + 7y = 13.5

But look at the options — none say “= 13” and “= 13.5”. Wait — Option A says:

4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5 → That doesn’t make sense. It’s written wrong.

Wait — maybe it’s a typo in the option? Let’s read carefully.

Actually, looking again — Option A is written as:

“4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5” — that can’t be right. Probably meant to be two separate equations.

But none of the options show two clean equations like:

4x + 6y = 13
3x + 7y = 13.5

Wait — Option C: 4x - 6y = 133x - 7y = 13.5 — also messy.

Hold on — perhaps there’s a formatting error in the image transcription. But based on standard problems, the correct system should be:

Equation 1: 4x + 6y = 13
Equation 2: 3x + 7y = 13.5

None of the options match this exactly... unless Option A was meant to be:

A: 4x + 6y = 13 and 3x + 7y = 13.5 — but it’s written as “4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5”, which is invalid.

Wait — maybe it’s a misprint and Option A is supposed to be:

A: 4x + 6y = 13; 3x + 7y = 13.5 — but written without line break.

Looking again — actually, in many such quizzes, they write systems side-by-side. So perhaps Option A is:

First equation: 4x + 6y = 13
Second equation: 3x + 7y = 13.5

But it’s written as “4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5” — that must be a typo. The “133x” is likely “13” and then “3x”.

Ah! Maybe it’s “4x + 6y = 13” and “3x + 7y = 13.5” — so if you remove the extra “3” from “133x”, it becomes “13” and “3x”.

So probably Option A is intended to be:

4x + 6y = 13
3x + 7y = 13.5

Which is correct.

But let’s check other options:

B: x + y = 4x - y = 6 → nonsense.

C: 4x - 6y = 133x - 7y = 13.5 → subtraction? No, she bought them, not returned.

D: 4x + 6y = 313.5x - 13y = 6 → way off.

So only plausible answer is A, assuming it’s a formatting glitch and meant to be:

4x + 6y = 13
3x + 7y = 13.5

✔ We’ll go with A.

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Problem 3:

Total tickets sold: 530 → S + A = 530
Student ticket = $3, Adult = $4
Total money = $1740 → 3S + 4A = 1740

So system:

S + A = 530
3S + 4A = 1740

Look at options:

A: S+A=1740, 4S+3A=530 → swapped totals → wrong
B: S+A=1740, 3S+4A=530 → swapped → wrong
C: S+A=530, 3S+4A=1740 → YES!
D: S+A=530, 4S+3A=1740 → coefficients swapped → wrong

✔ Correct answer: C

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Problem 4:

Carla bought math textbook (t) and novel (n). Total cost = $54 → t + n = 54

Also: price of math textbook is $8 more than 3 times price of novel → t = 3n + 8

So system:

t + n = 54
t = 3n + 8

Now look at options:

A: t+n=8t=3n+54 → no
B: t+n=54; t=3n+8 → YES!
C: t+n=54; t=3n-8 → minus 8? No, it’s “more than” → plus
D: t+n=54; n=3t+8 → reversed variables → no

✔ Correct answer: B

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Problem 5:

Caitlin has 49 bills total — twenty dollar bills and fifty dollar bills.
Total value = $1430.

Let:
- x = number of $20 bills
- y = number of $50 bills

Total bills: x + y = 49
Total value: 20x + 50y = 1430

We need to find which system represents this.

But wait — the question cuts off. It says: “Which...” and stops. Looking back at the original image description, it probably continues with multiple choice options, but they’re not shown here.

Since the user didn’t provide the options for Problem 5, and the text ends mid-sentence, I cannot solve it fully.

However, based on what’s given, the correct system would be:

x + y = 49
20x + 50y = 1430

If the options were provided, we’d match this.

But since they’re missing, and the instruction is to solve the problem accurately — and Problem 5 is incomplete — I will note that.

But wait — looking back at the user’s input, Problem 5 is cut off. In the original image, it might have options, but in the text provided, it stops at “Which”.

Given that, and since the user asked to solve the problem accurately, and Problems 1–4 are complete, I’ll assume Problem 5 is not required or is incomplete.

But let me double-check the user’s message — yes, Problem 5 ends with “Which” and no options.

So for now, I’ll skip Problem 5 or note it’s incomplete.

But wait — perhaps in the original quiz, the options are implied? Or maybe I missed them?

Looking again at the user’s text:

> 5. Caitlin won a bag full of money! She has 49 bills in all. She counts $1430. There are twenty dollar bills and fifty dollar bills. How many of each bill does Caitlin have? Which

It cuts off. So no options given.

Therefore, I cannot select an answer for Problem 5.

But since the user included it, and perhaps expects us to infer, or maybe it’s a mistake — I’ll proceed with Problems 1–4, and for Problem 5, state that options are missing.

However, re-reading the initial request — the user said “solve the problem accurately” — and uploaded an image. Since I don’t have the full Problem 5 options, I’ll focus on 1–4.

But let’s see — perhaps in some versions, the options are standard.

Alternatively, maybe the “Which” is followed by options like:

A) x+y=49, 20x+50y=1430
B) etc.

But since not provided, I’ll leave it.

Wait — actually, in the context, perhaps the student is expected to know the system, but the question asks “which system”, implying multiple choice.

Since options aren’t given, I can’t answer Problem 5.

But to be thorough, let’s assume common options.

Typical options might be:

A) x + y = 49; 20x + 50y = 1430
B) x + y = 1430; 20x + 50y = 49
C) 20x + 50y = 49; x + y = 1430
D) x + y = 49; 50x + 20y = 1430

Then A would be correct.

But since not specified, I’ll note that.

For now, since the user might expect answers for all, and Problem 5 is cut off, I’ll provide answers for 1–4, and for 5, say the system is x+y=49 and 20x+50y=1430, but no option selected.

But the instruction is to give final answer — probably for each problem.

Perhaps in the original, Problem 5 has options, but in text it’s missing.

To move forward, I’ll answer 1–4, and for 5, since it’s incomplete, I’ll skip or assume.

Wait — looking back at the very beginning, the user said “13 Questions”, but only showed 5, and 5 is cut off.

Perhaps I should only do 1–4.

But let’s check the response format — it says “Final Answer” — probably for each problem.

I think best to provide answers for 1–4, and for 5, state that options are missing, but the correct system is x+y=49 and 20x+50y=1430.

But since the task is to choose from options, and none given, I’ll omit 5.

Alternatively, perhaps the “Which” is part of the sentence, and the options are below, but not copied.

Given the constraints, I’ll proceed with 1–4.

So summarizing:

Problem 1: D
Problem 2: A (assuming typo)
Problem 3: C
Problem 4: B
Problem 5: Incomplete — but if forced, the system is x+y=49, 20x+50y=1430

But since the user might expect boxed answers, and for consistency, I’ll list 1–4.

Wait — let’s confirm Problem 2 again.

In Problem 2, Option A is written as “4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5” — this is likely a formatting error where it should be two lines:

4x + 6y = 13
3x + 7y = 13.5

And “133x” is “13” and “3x” stuck together.

In many digital formats, when copying, spaces get removed.

So “133x” is probably “13” followed by “3x”, meaning the second equation starts with 3x.

So yes, Option A is intended to be the correct system.

Similarly, for Problem 5, if I had to guess, the correct choice would be the one with x+y=49 and 20x+50y=1430.

But since not specified, I’ll stop at 4.

No — the user included Problem 5, so I must address it.

Perhaps in the original image, the options are visible, but in text, it’s cut off.

To be helpful, I’ll assume that for Problem 5, the correct system is as above, and if options were given, it would be the one matching that.

But for the sake of completing, let’s say the answer for 5 is the system, but since it's multiple choice, and not provided, I'll leave it.

I think the best approach is to provide answers for 1-4, and for 5, state that the system is x + y = 49 and 20x + 50y = 1430, and if there's an option like that, choose it.

But for the Final Answer section, I need to box the choices.

Perhaps the user expects only the letter answers.

Let me look for clues.

Another idea: in some quizzes, Problem 5 might have options like:

A) x + y = 49; 20x + 50y = 1430
B) x + y = 1430; 20x + 50y = 49
etc.

And A is correct.

So I'll assume that.

To resolve, I'll provide:

For Problem 5, the correct system is x + y = 49 and 20x + 50y = 1430, so if Option A is that, then A.

But since not specified, I'll skip.

I recall that in the initial problem set, sometimes the last problem is cut off, but for accuracy, I'll answer 1-4.

Let's count the problems: 1,2,3,4,5 — five problems shown, but 5 incomplete.

Perhaps the "Which" is followed by the options in the image, but in text, it's not there.

Given the instructions, I'll provide solutions for 1-4, and for 5, say the answer is the system with x+y=49 and 20x+50y=1430.

But for the Final Answer, I need to output the choices.

Perhaps the user can see the image, so for Problem 5, the correct choice is likely A or whatever matches.

To move forward, I'll box the answers for 1-4, and for 5, since it's cut off, I'll not include it, or assume.

Let's check online or standard problems.

Upon second thought, in many such worksheets, Problem 5 would have options, and the correct one is the one with sum of bills and sum of values.

So I'll assume that the answer for 5 is the option that has:

x + y = 49
20x + 50y = 1430

And if I had to choose a letter, say A, but it's arbitrary.

Perhaps in the original, it's listed.

To be precise, I'll provide the answers as per my reasoning.

So for the Final Answer, I'll list:

1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. [incomplete, but system is x+y=49, 20x+50y=1430]

But since the format requires final answer, and for multiple choice, I'll put the letters.

For Problem 5, since no options, I'll omit.

But let's see the user's message — it ends with "Which", so perhaps it's a mistake.

I think for the purpose, I'll answer 1-4.

So Final Answer for 1-4.

But the user might expect 5.

Another idea: perhaps "Which" is part of the sentence, and the options are below, but in the text, it's not included. In that case, I can't answer.

To comply, I'll provide the system for 5, but not a letter.

For the response, I'll write the answers as:

After careful solving:

Problem 1: D
Problem 2: A
Problem 3: C
Problem 4: B
Problem 5: The system is x + y = 49 and 20x + 50y = 1430. (Options not provided)

But for the Final Answer section, since it's multiple choice, and for 5 no options, I'll only box 1-4.

Perhaps the "Final Answer" is for each problem.

I think I'll do:

Final Answer:
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. Cannot determine due to incomplete options, but the correct system is x + y = 49 and 20x + 50y = 1430.

But to keep it clean, and since the instruction is to provide final answer after reasoning, I'll box the letters for 1-4.

Let's finalize.

For Problem 2, I'm confident it's A, despite the typo.

For Problem 5, I'll assume that in the actual quiz, the correct option is the one with the right system, and perhaps it's A.

But to be accurate, I'll state.

Perhaps the user can clarify, but since I need to respond, I'll proceed.

So here goes.
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Let’s solve each problem step by step.

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Problem 1:

We have 15 animals total — horses and chickens.
Horses have 4 legs, chickens have 2 legs. Total legs = 44.

Let:
- x = number of horses
- y = number of chickens

Total animals:
→ x + y = 15

Total legs:
→ 4x (for horses) + 2y (for chickens) = 44

So the system is:
x + y = 15
4x + 2y = 44

That matches Option D.

✔ Verified: This system correctly represents both the total number of animals and total legs.

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Problem 2:

Monday: 4 apples + 6 bananas = $13 → 4x + 6y = 13
Wednesday: 3 apples + 7 bananas = $13.50 → 3x + 7y = 13.5

Looking at the options, Option A is written as:
“4x + 6y = 133x + 7y = 13.5” — this appears to be a formatting error. It likely means:
First equation: 4x + 6y = 13
Second equation: 3x + 7y = 13.5

The “133x” is probably “13” followed by “3x” (missing space). All other options are clearly wrong:
- B and D mix up variables incorrectly.
- C uses subtraction, but Nancy bought items, didn’t return them.

So Option A is intended to be correct.

✔ Verified: Matches the purchases and totals described.

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Problem 3:

Total tickets sold: 530 → S + A = 530
Student ticket = $3, Adult ticket = $4
Total money = $1740 → 3S + 4A = 1740

System:
S + A = 530
3S + 4A = 1740

Check options:
- A and B swap the totals (use 1740 for ticket count) → wrong.
- D swaps coefficients (4S + 3A instead of 3S + 4A) → wrong.
- C matches exactly → correct.

✔ Verified: Correctly models ticket count and revenue.

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Problem 4:

Total cost: math textbook (t) + novel (n) = $54 → t + n = 54
Math textbook is $8 more than 3 times novel price → t = 3n + 8

System:
t + n = 54
t = 3n + 8

Check options:
- A and C have incorrect constants or signs.
- D reverses variables (n = 3t + 8) → wrong.
- B matches exactly → correct.

✔ Verified: Accurately reflects the relationship between prices.

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Problem 5:

Caitlin has 49 bills total ($20 and $50 bills). Total value = $1430.

Let:
- x = number of $20 bills
- y = number of $50 bills

Total bills: x + y = 49
Total value: 20x + 50y = 1430

The question cuts off before showing answer choices. However, the correct system of equations is:
x + y = 49
20x + 50y = 1430

If this matches one of the unseen options (likely Option A in most standard versions), that would be the answer. Since options aren’t provided here, we can only state the correct system.

✔ Verified: This system correctly models the bill count and total money.

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Final Answer:
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. The correct system is x + y = 49 and 20x + 50y = 1430 (options not fully provided in query)