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Emily purchased a couch, a love seat, and a chair for $2000. The love seat cost twice as much as the chair, and the couch cost $600 more than the love seat. Find the cost of the couch, love seat, and chair.
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Let
x = the cost of the couch
y = the cost of the love seat
z = the cost of the chair
x + y + z = 2000
y = 2z
x = 600 + y
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x = $1,160
y = $560
z = $280
The cost of the couch is $1,160.
The cost of the love seat is $560.
The cost of the chair is $280.