SOLUTION: Mrs Gonzalez bought centerpieces to put on each table at a graduation party. She spent $31.50. There are 8 tables each requiring either a candle or vase. Candles cost $3 and vases
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Question 314781: Mrs Gonzalez bought centerpieces to put on each table at a graduation party. She spent $31.50. There are 8 tables each requiring either a candle or vase. Candles cost $3 and vases cost $4.25. How many of each type did she buy? Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source):
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Multiply eq. 1 by -3 and add to eq. 2,
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She bought 2 centerpieces and 6 vases.
