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  • 20-01-2019
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Aaron bought a bagel and 3 muffins for $7.25. Bea bought a bagel and 2 muffins for $6. How much is a bagel and how much is a muffin?

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ethanqiantsuchida
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  • 20-01-2019

Answer:

Muffin: $1.25     Bagel: $3.50

Step-by-step explanation:

x is a bagel and y is a muffin

First equation: x+3y=7.25

x=7.25-3y

Now replace x in the second equation

Second equation: x+2y=6

7.25-3y+2y=6

1.25-y=0

y=1.25      A Muffin is $1.25

x+2.50=6   x=3.50      A bagel is $3.50


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