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L = number of lattes
C = number of coffees

6L + 3C = 60 because problem states that lattes are $6, coffees are $3 and total cost is $60
C = L + 2 because there are two more coffees than lattes

Substitute, C = L + 2 into the equation 6L + 3C = 60
6L + 3(L + 2) = 60
9L = 54
L = 6
C = L + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8, hence C = 8

Problem is asking for total number of drinks so L + C = 8 + 6 = 14 total drinks (Option E)
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Jim spent $60 purchasing lattes and coffees for his coworkers. If lattes cost $6 and coffees cost $3, and Jim purchased two more coffees than lattes, how many total drinks did he purchase?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 14

We can let the number of lattes purchased = L and the number of coffees purchased = C, and create the equations:

60 = 6L + 3C

20 = 2L + C

20 - 2L = C

and

C = L + 2

Substituting, we have:

20 - 2L = L + 2

18 = 3L

6 = L, so C = 8

Thus, 6 + 8 = 14 total drinks were purchased.

Answer: E
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