Solve the system using the elimination method..

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At a local market, 3 apples and 2 pears cost $2.70. Three apples cost the same as 4 pears. How much do apples and pears cost?

Question

Solve the system using the elimination method..

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At a local market, 3 apples and 2 pears cost $2.70. Three apples cost the same as 4 pears. How much do apples and pears cost?

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Let apples cost = x
let pears cost = y

So one equation would be = 3x + 2y = 2.70
The other equation = 3x = 4y

Now eliminate and solve. :D

ammarah · Answer

wait isnt it 3x+4y for the second equation?

ammarah · Answer

and wouldnt the second equation also be equal to 2.70?

ammarah · Answer

wait thats the second equation?

ammarah · Answer

so its 3x + 2y =2.70
          4y +2y=2.70

ammarah · Answer

wait i mean 4x

ammarah · Answer

u put 4y...