Problema Solution

Ruth can buy 5 bottles of water and 2 cans of soda for $5.90. She can buy 3 bottles of water and 7 cans of soda for $10.21. Find the cost of 1 bottle of water and 1 can of soda.

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1)5w+2s=5.90

2)3w+7s=10.21


5w+2s=5.90

5w=5.90-2s

w=(5.90-2s)/5


put w on 2)


3w+7s=10.21

3((5.9-2s)/5))+7s=10.21

17.7-6s+35s=51.05

29s=51.05-17.7

s=1.15


w=(5.9-2(1.15))/5

w=0.72


s=sodaļ¼Œw=water