SOLUTION: Large pizzas cost $15 and small pizzas are $11. If someone ordered 3 more large pizzas than smalls, and the bill was $175, how many of each did they order? Thanks for your help!

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Question 1045584: Large pizzas cost $15 and small pizzas are $11. If someone ordered 3 more large pizzas than smalls, and the bill was $175, how many of each did they order? Thanks for your help!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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15(x+3) + 11x = 175
26x = 130
x = $5, price of small pizza
L $8
Checking:
15*$8 + 11*$5 = $120 + $55 = $175