document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=604444>Question 604444</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> you order 2 tacos and 2 enchiladas for $4.80. you friend order 3 tacos and 1 enchiladas for $4. how much does each cost </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let t = cost of a taco<BR>\n" );
document.write( "and e = cost of an enchilada<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2t + 2e = 4.80<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3t +  e = 4.00<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "multiply bottom equation by -2 and add both equations together:<BR>\n" );
document.write( " 2t + 2e = 4.80<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-6t - 2e = -8.00<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-4t      = -3.20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = -3.20/(-4)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = $0.80 (or 80 cents for a taco)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "enchilada:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3t +  e = 4.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3(0.80) +  e = 4.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2.40 +  e = 4.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "e = 4.00 - 2.40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "e = $1.60<BR>\n" );
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