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the cost of 5 boxes of envelopes and 5 boxes of notebook paper is $25.95.Two boxes of envelopes and 6 boxes of notebook paper are $22.38. How much does 1 box of envelopes costs
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let
x = the cost of 1 box of envelopes
y = the cost of 1 box of notebookpaper
the cost of 5 boxes of envelopes and 5 boxes of notebook paper is $25.95
5x + 5y = 25.95
Two boxes of envelopes and 6 boxes of notebook paper are $22.38
2x + 6y = 22.38
by solving the system of equations
5x + 5y = 25.95
2x + 6y = 22.38
we find
x = $2.19
y = $3
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1 box of envelopes costs $2.19,