Problema Solution

5 hockey pucks and three hockey sticks cost $23

5 hockey pucks and one hockey stick costs $20

How much does 1 hockey stick cost?

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let


p = the cost of 1 hockey puck

s = the cost of 1 hockey stick


5 hockey pucks and 3 hockey sticks cost $23


5p + 3s = 23


5 hockey pucks and 1 hockey stick costs $20


5p + s = 20


by solving the system of equations


5p + 3s = 23

5p + s = 20


we find


s = $1.5 the cost of 1 hockey stick


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