Let x represent the cost of corn dogs. Let y represent the cost of pretzels.
2x+3y=13
5x+6y=28
Multiply the first equation by two so that we can eliminate y.
Subtract:
4x+6y=26
5x+6y=28
-x=-2
x=2
4(2)+6y=26
8+6y=26
6y=18
y=3
3 x 2 = 6
6+2=8
Therefore, 2 pretzels and a corn dog would cost $8.
