SOLUTION: At the Apple Pan, 4 burgers and 3 fries cost $26.50. 5 burgers and 5 fries cost $36.25. What is the cost for each item?

Question 812640: At the Apple Pan, 4 burgers and 3 fries cost $26.50. 5 burgers and 5 fries cost $36.25. What is the cost for each item?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4b + 3f = 2650
5b + 5f = 3625
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4b + 3f = 2650
(-4/5)5b + (-4/5)5f = (-4/5)3625
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4b + 3f = 2650
-4b - 4f = -2900
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add:
f = 250
b = 475
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frie: $2.50
burg: $4.75
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