Problema Solution

Stan buys 4 music and 5 videos for $89. Steve buys 10 music and 3 movies for $80. How much did each item cost?

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Let

x = the cost of one music

y = the cost of one video

4x + 5y = 89

10x + 3y = 80

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x = $3.50

y = $15

The music costs $3.50 while the video (movie) costs $15.