Asked by Jason

The total toll charge for 1 car and 5 bicycles to cross a bridge is $7.50.
The toll for a car is $1.50 more than for a bicycle. Find the cost for a car to cross the bridge.
Answered by MathMate
C=toll for a car
B=toll for a bicycle
C+5B = 7.5
C- B = 1.5
Can you find C & B?
Answered by Jason
yeah i can thanks
Answered by MathMate
Good!
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Answered by Jason
nevermine i can't how can u find b
Answered by MathMate
Subtract the second equation from the first to get
C+5B -(C-B) = 7.5 -1.5
6B = 6
B=1
Substitute B=1 into the second equation to get C.
Answered by Jason
thanks i got now the car cost 2.50
Answered by MathMate
Excellent! It's correct.
Answered by Anonymous
It costs 8 dollars.
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