Write the equation of the cost
p stands for the cost per pear, a stands for the cost per apple
6p + 3a = 3.9
2p + 5a = 3.3
Solve the equation system
To solve the equation system, we work on eliminating variable p so we will find the number of a. To eliminate, we have to change the coefficient of p to the same number (i will change it to coefficient 6)
6p + 3a = 3.9 (multiply 1)
2p + 5a = 3.3 (multiply 3)
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6p + 3a = 3.9
6p + 15a = 9.9
-------------------- - (substract)
-12a = -6
a = -6/-12
a = 0.5
To find the cost per pear, subtitute the number of a to one of the equation
2p + 5a = 3.3
2p + 5(0.5) = 3.3
2p + 2.5 = 3.3
2p = 3.3 - 2.5
2p = 0.8
p = 0.4
The cost of one pear is $0.4
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Step-by-step explanation:
First, turn the decimal to a fraction then find an equivalent fraction from there
Subtract from both sides.
Square and expand both sides.
9x+36=18x+72
Subtract 9x from both sides.
36=9x+72
Subtract 72 from both sides.
-36=9x
Divide both sides by 9.
-4=x
Your answer would be -4.
I hope this helps :)