Answer:
The cost of each tree is $95
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x -----> the cost of each tree in dollars
we know that
The number of plants multiplied by the cost of each plant plus the number of trees multiplied by the cost of each tree must be equal to $964
so
[tex]17(12)+8x=964[/tex]
Solve for x
[tex]204+8x=964[/tex]
subtract 204 both sides
[tex]8x=964-204[/tex]
[tex]8x=760[/tex]
Divide by 8 both sides
[tex]x=\$95[/tex]
therefore
The cost of each tree is $95
