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Question 985026: An orange cost 5 cent more than an apple. I)write down the expression, in terms of y, for the cost of one orange. Ii)write down the expression, in terms of y, for the total of 3 apple and one orange. Iii) the total cost for 3 apple and one orange is 61 cent. Form an equation in term of y and solve it to find the cost of one apple. Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x, price for 1 apple
y, price for 1 orange
y=x+5, price for 1 orange
x=y-5, price for 1 apple
3 apples and 1 orange
Given 3 apples plus 1 orange costs 61 cents,
Solve for y.
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