document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=74073>Question 74073</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> At the pico de Gallo Restaurante the dinner specials include combinations of tacos and enchiladas. THe number One special offers 2 tacos and 3 enchiladas for 8.oo. The number 2 special offers 3 tacos and 1 enchilada for 5.70. Find the cost of a taco and a enchilada. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "2t+3e = 800<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3t+ e = 570<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply 2nd by 3 to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9t+3e = 1710<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Subtract 1st from this to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7t = 910<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t=130 (number of tacos)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Substitute to solve for e:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3t + e = 570<BR>\n" );
document.write( "390 + e = 570<BR>\n" );
document.write( "e = 180 (number of enchiladas)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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