At Redbox mike rents 2 DVD's and 3 games for total of $15.50. At the same time John rents 3 DVD's and 1 game for a total of $12.05. write a system of equations that represents this scenario. Clearly indicate what your variables represent in the context of this problem.

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Maurice Frederick

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9 November, 07:47

At Redbox mike rents 2 DVD's and 3 games for total of $15.50. At the same time John rents 3 DVD's and 1 game for a total of $12.05. write a system of equations that represents this scenario. Clearly indicate what your variables represent in the context of this problem.

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Amelia · Answer 1

D = DVDs G = Games Mike's formula 2D + 3G = 15.50 John's formula 3D + 1G = 12.05 If you multiple John by three and subtract from John you get the following. - 7D = - 20.55 This is the same as 7D = 20.55 D = 2.94 Plugging that into John's, you get 3 (2.94) + 1G = 12.05 8.82 + G = 12.05 G = 3.23