SOLUTION: The cost of 6 bedspreads and 8 pillows is $448.12. Three bedspreads and 10 pillows cost $323.00. Find the cost of each bedspread and each pillow. Enter the cost of each pillow in t

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Question 668428: The cost of 6 bedspreads and 8 pillows is $448.12. Three bedspreads and 10 pillows cost $323.00. Find the cost of each bedspread and each pillow. Enter the cost of each pillow in the answer box below
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Hi,

The cost of 6 bedspreads and 8 pillows is $448.12. 

Three bedspreads and 10 pillows cost $323.00. 

Find the cost of each bedspreadhighlight%28x%29 and each pillowhighlight%28y%29.

Translate into two equations: 

 6x + 8y = 448.12

 3x + 10y = 323.00  ||Multiply 2nd Eq by -2 and add to 1st EQ to eliminate x

     -12y = -197.88

        y = $98.94