Problema Solution

Ted and Darryl each improved their yards by planting daylilies and shrubs. They bought their supplies from the same store. Ted spent 123$ on 14 daylilies and 1 shrub. Darryl spent 65$ on 4 daylilies and 3 shrubs. What is the cost of 1 daylily and the cost of 1 shrub

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Let

x = the cost of 1 daylily

y = the cost of 1 shrub

14x + y = 123

4x + 3y = 65

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x = $8

y = $11

1 daylily costs $8 while 1 shrub is $11.