SOLUTION: One eight-ounce glass of apple juice and one eight-ounce glass of orange juice contain a total of 176.8 milligrams of vitamin C. Two eight-ounce glasses of apple juice and three ei

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Question 1008193: One eight-ounce glass of apple juice and one eight-ounce glass of orange juice contain a total of 176.8 milligrams of vitamin C. Two eight-ounce glasses of apple juice and three eight-ounce glasses of orange juice contain a total of 435.1 milligrams of vitamin C. How much vitamin C is in an eight-ounce glass of each type of juice?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, concentration of vitamin C in apple juice, milligrams per eight-fluid ounce serving;
y, concentration of vitamin C in the orange juice

system%28x%2By=176.8%2C2x%2B3y=435.1%29

The system can be setup to use Elimination Method:
system%282x%2B2y=353.6%2C2x%2B3y=435.1%29
Solve the system, starting with elimination of x.