A sporting goods salesperson sells 2 tents and 5 fishing rods for $263. The next day the salesperson sells 4 tents and 3 fishing rods for $379. How much does each cost?
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A sporting goods salesperson sells 2 tents and 5 fishing rods for $263. The next day the salesperson sells 4 tents and 3 fishing rods for $379. How much does each cost?
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31356 · Answer

@hero please help.

hero · Answer

If: t = tent and f = fishing rod
Then: 
2t + 5f = 263
4t + 3f = 379

Solve the system

dumbcow · Answer

use elimination, get rid of variable "t" first

31356 · Answer

I have tried numbers however the answer turn out to be decimals? I am not sure, please help.

31356 · Answer

Okay thanks dumbcow

hero · Answer

It says to find how much each costs. We can assume we will end with decimals. Especially if  something ends up costing say $5.63 for example.

31356 · Answer

For the first one I got $79. For the second one I got $21 right? please check.....

31356 · Answer

@hero