Problema Solution
The cost of 5 boxes of envelopes and 5 boxes of notebook paper is $25.95. Two boxes of envelopes 6 boxes of notebook paper are $22.38. How much does 1 box of envelopes cost?
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let
e = the cost of a box of envelopes
n = the cost of a box of notebook paper
The cost of 5 boxes of envelopes and 5 boxes of notebook paper is $25.95
5e + 5n = 25.95
Two boxes of envelopes 6 boxes of notebook paper are $22.38
2e + 6n = 22.38
by solving the system of equations
5e + 5n = 25.95
2e + 6n = 22.38
we find
e = $2.19
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1 box of envelopes costs $2.19.