Asked by Jayy
Karen buys 5 cups of coffee and 2 bagels for 26$. Kenneth buys 3 cups of coffee and 3 bagels for 21$ . How much does one cup of coffee cost? How much does one bagel cost?
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5c + 2b = 26 (multiply by 3)
3c + 3b = 21 (multiply by 2)
15c + 6b = 78
6c + 6b = 42 (subtract)
9c = 36
After finding c, insert into one of the original equation to find b.
3c + 3b = 21 (multiply by 2)
15c + 6b = 78
6c + 6b = 42 (subtract)
9c = 36
After finding c, insert into one of the original equation to find b.
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