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.