SOLUTION: Bob bought 3 apples and 2 tomatoes for $3.00 at the fruit stand. Maria bought 5 apples and 1 tomato at the same stand for $3.25. How much did each apple and each tomato cost?

Question 763221: Bob bought 3 apples and 2 tomatoes for $3.00 at the fruit stand. Maria bought 5 apples and 1 tomato at the same stand for $3.25. How much did each apple and each tomato cost?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Apples = x
Tomatoes = y
3x + 2y = 3.00...1
5x + y = 3.25...2
Multiply (2) by 2
3x + 2y = 3.00...1
10x + 2y = 6.50..3
Subtract (1) from (3)
7x = 3.50
x = 0.50
Substitute x = 0.5 into (10
3x + 2y = 3.00
1.5 + 2y = 3.00
2y = 3.00 - 1.50
2y = 1.50
y = 0.75
Apples cost $0.50
Tomatoes cost $0.75
Hope this helps.
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