Problema Solution
Six packs of gum and one candy bar cost $9.23. Three packs of gum and three candy bars cost $7.59. How much does one candy bar and one pack of gum cost?
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let
g = the cost of one pack of gum
c = the cost of one candy bar
6 packs of gum and 1 candy bar cost $9.23:
6g + c = 9.23
3 packs of gum and 3 candy bars cost $7.59:
3g + 3c = 7.59
by solving the system of equations:
6g + c = 9.23
3g + 3c = 7.59
we find:
g = $1.34
c = $1.19
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one candy bar costs $1.19.
one pack of gum costs $1.34.