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.