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9 May, 00:26

A small fruit basket with 6 apples and 6 oranges costs $7.50. A different fruit basket with 10 apples and 5 oranges costs $8.75. If x is the cost of one apple and y is the cost of one orange, the system of equations below can be used to determine the cost of one apple and one orange.

6x + 6y = 7.50

10x + 5y = 8.75

What is the cost of one apple?

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  1. 9 May, 00:32
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    Equation A: 6x + 6y = 7.5

    y = 1.25 - x

    Equation B: 10x + 5y = 8.75

    10x + 5 (1.25 - x) = 8.75

    5x + 6.25 = 8.75

    5x = 2.50

    x = 0.50 (an apple costs 50¢)

    y = 0.75 (an orange costs 75¢)
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