Question 209167: If 4 apples and 2 oranges equals $1 and 2 apples and 3 oranges equals $0.75, how much does each apple and each orange cost? Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is a system of linear equations in two variables. The variables are whatever letters you want to use. I decided to use a for apples and o for oranges because it makes sense. See my point?
I will set up the system of equations and you can solve for a and o.
Ready?
Let a = apples
Let o = oranges
4a + 2o = 1.00
2a + 3o = 0.75
Can you take it from here?
You can solve the above system of equations using the SUBSTITUTION METHOD, which is the easiest.
