Problema Solution
Three chairs and a table cost $149. Four chairs and a table cost $177. How much does each cost?
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Let
x = the cost of one chair
y = the cost of one table
3x + y = 149
4x + y = 177
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x = $28
y = $65
The chair costs $28 while the table $65.