document.write( "Question 399731: I don't understand how to make a word problem into a linear system. This is an example in my Algebra I book:\r
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is the cost function for the pizza place,

is the cost function for the taco place, and

is the number of people attending the party (don't forget to count yourself -- and me. I am invited aren't I?)\r
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