Asked by cody
Rachael bought 12 pencils and 7 markers for $5.36, and later bought 8 pencils and 5 markers for $3.68. Find the cost of each pencil and marker.
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PsyDAG
Let x = cost of pencils and y = cost of markers.
12x + 7y = 5.36
8x + 5y = 3.68
Multiply second equation by 1.5.
12x + 7.5y = 5.52
Subtract first equation from modified second equation.
.5y = .16
y = .32
Insert value of y into either equation to find x. Then put both values in the other equation to check your answers.
12x + 7y = 5.36
8x + 5y = 3.68
Multiply second equation by 1.5.
12x + 7.5y = 5.52
Subtract first equation from modified second equation.
.5y = .16
y = .32
Insert value of y into either equation to find x. Then put both values in the other equation to check your answers.
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