SOLUTION: If 4 apples and 2 oranges equals $1 and 2 apples and 3 oranges equals $0.70, how much does each apple cost?

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Question 318814: If 4 apples and 2 oranges equals $1 and 2 apples and 3 oranges equals $0.70, how much does each apple cost?
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Solve the system. Hint: Multiply the second equation by -2, then add the equations and solve by elimination.

John


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