Question

If I buy 2 apples and 6 oranges, I will spend $5.60. However, if I buy 6 apples and 2 oranges, I will spend $4.80. How much does one orange cost?

Answer 1

\[2a+6o=$5.60\]\[6a+2o=$4.80\]

Answer 2

how much does each orange cost

Answer 3

hmmm you might have to solve the simultaneous equations

Answer 4

can u help me please:(

Answer 5

sure

Answer 6

0k thank u sweetheart

Answer 7

the first step can be to rearrange this equation\[2a+6o=$5.60\]
so that a (a for apples) is only on one side
to do this take away 6o from both sides
and then dived both sides by two

Answer 8

i dont understand sorry

Answer 9

\[2a=$5.60-6o\]
\[a=\frac{$5.60-6o}2\]\[ a =$2.80-3o\]

Answer 10

does the first step make sense now?

Answer 11

no

Answer 12

what is the confusing part (s)

Answer 13

im a very slow learner im sorry for wasting your good time sir

Answer 14

i am happy to go at your pace

Answer 15

no help me

Answer 16

what is the confusing part

Answer 17

im jewish bye