SOLUTION: In pounds of each fruit, 2 oranges, 3 bananas and 4 apples cost $9.86. 3 oranges 2 bananas and 1 apple cost $6.89. 3 oranges and 3 bananas cost $6.60. What is the cost per pound of

Question 931727: In pounds of each fruit, 2 oranges, 3 bananas and 4 apples cost $9.86. 3 oranges 2 bananas and 1 apple cost $6.89. 3 oranges and 3 bananas cost $6.60. What is the cost per pound of each fruit?
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Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = dollars per pound oranges
y = dollars per pound bananas
z = dollars per pound apples
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2x + 3y + 4z = 9.86
3x + 2y + 1z = 6.89
3x + 3y = 6.60
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 3y + 4z = 9.86
3x + 2y + 1z = 6.89
3x + 3y = 6.60
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solution:
x = dollars per pound oranges = 1.34
y = dollars per pound bananas = 0.86
z = dollars per pound apples = 1.15
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