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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