Problema Solution
Paul bought 8 eating utensil for a total of 25. Spoons cost $2 and forks cost $5. How many of each eating utensils did he buy?
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Let
x = the number of spoons
y = the number of forks
x + y = 8
2x + 5y = 25
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x = 5 spoons
y = 3 forks
Paul bought 5 spoons and 3 forks.