Problema Solution

SALLY BOUGHT 3 HAMBURGERS AND 2 DRINKS FOR $10.45. JASON BOUGHT 4 HAMBURGERS AND 3 DRINKS FOR $14.30. HOW MUCH WOULD 1 HAMBURGER AND 1 DRINK COST?

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Let

x = the cost of one hamburger

y = the cost of one drink

3 hamburgers and 2 drinks altogether cost $10.45:

3x + 2y = 10.45

4 hamburgers and 3 drinks altogether cost 14.30:

4x + 3y = 14.30

We have the following system of equations:

3x + 2y = 10.45

4x + 3y = 14.30

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x = $2.75

y = $1.10

The cost of one hamburger is $2.75.

The cost of one drink is $1.10.