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deadpoet
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  • 18-05-2016
  • Mathematics
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Kevin bought 2 pieces of gum and 3 pieces of candy for $3.25. Jordan bought 4 pieces of gum and 1 candy bar for $2.75 at the same store. what is the cost of 1 piece of gum and 1 candy bar?

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alybsinger
alybsinger alybsinger
  • 01-06-2016

g=gum
c=candy
2g+3c=3.25 4g+c=2.75
c=2.75-4g
2g+3(2.75-4g)=3.25
2g+8.25-12g=3.25
-10g=5.00
g=0.50 c=2.75-4(.50)
c= 2.75-2.00
c=0.75

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