Problema Solution
If you spend $45.25 for 3 drinks and 2 pizzas one day, and $122.75 for 5 drinks and 6 pizzas, how much does the drink cost and how much does the pizza cost?
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Let
x = the cost of one drink
y = the cost of one pizza
You spend $45.25 for 3 drinks and 2 pizzas means:
3x + 2y = 45.25
You spend $122.75 for 5 drinks and 6 pizzas means:
5x + 6y = 122.75
We have the following system of equations:
3x + 2y = 45.25
5x + 6y = 122.75
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x = $3.25
y = $17.75
The drink costs $3.25 and the pizza costs $17.75.