Problema Solution

Two hamburgers and three orders of fries cost $13.40. Four hamburgers and two order of fries cost $22.80. How much does one hamburger and one order of fries cost

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Let

x = the cost of one hamburger

y = the cost of one order of fries

2x + 3y = 13.40

4x + 2y = 22.80

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x = $5.20

y = $1

One hamburger costs $5,20 while one order of fries is $1.