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The cost of 2 bottle of water(w) and 4 apples(a) is 4.50. The cost of 3 bottles of water and 5 apples is 7.50. Write a system of equations to model the situation.  what is the answer ???

 Jan 25, 2025
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2W   + 4A =  4.50      →   6W + 12A  = 13.50     (1)

3W  + 5A  =  7.50     →   -6W - 10A  = -15.00    (2)

 

Add (1), (2)

 

2A  =  -1.50

 

A = -.75     which is  impossible

 

No solution

 

 

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 Jan 25, 2025

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