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Jack bought 3 slices of cheese pizza and 4 slices of mushroom pizza for a total cost of 12.50. Grace bought 3 slices of cheese pizza and 2 slices of mushroom pizza for a total of 8.50. What is the cost of one slice of mushroom pizza?
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Let
x = the cost of one slice of cheese pizza
y = the cost of one slice of mushroom pizza
3x + 4y = 12.50
3x + 2y = 8.50
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x = $1.50
y = $2
One slice of mushroom pizza costs $2.