Problema Solution
You bought 7 apples and 4 peaches for $4.80. Your friend bought 5 apples amd 2 peaches for $3.00. How much does each fruit cost?
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let
a = the cost of an apple
p = the cost of a peach
You bought 7 apples and 4 peaches for $4.80
7a + 4p = 4.80
Your friend bought 5 apples and 2 peaches for $3.00
5a + 2p = 3.00
by solving the system of equations
7a + 4p = 4.80
5a + 2p = 3.00
we find
p = $0.5
a = $0.4
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one peach costs $0.5.
one apple costs $0.4.