Problema Solution
At a sale on winter clothing, Cody bought two pairs of gloves and four hats for $43.00. Tori bought two pairs of gloves and two hats for $30.00. What were the prices for the gloves and hats?
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Let
x = the price for one pair of gloves
y = the price for one hat
2x + 4y = 43
2x + 2y = 30
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x = $8.50
y = $6.50
One pair of gloves costs $8.50.
One hat costs $6.50.