SOLUTION: Average movie prices in the United States​ are, in​ general, lower than in other countries. It would cost ​$79.36 to buy three tickets in Japan plus two tickets i

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Question 1048282: Average movie prices in the United States​ are, in​ general, lower than in other countries. It would cost ​$79.36 to buy three tickets in Japan plus two tickets in Switzerland. Three tickets in Switzerland plus two tickets in Japan would cost ​$75.69. How much does an average movie ticket cost in each of these​ countries?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let j be Japan, and s be for Switzerland. Then:
3j+2s=7936
2j+3s=7569
So:
9j+6s=23808
4j+6s=15138
5j=8670
j=1734
s=1367
Japanese tickets are $17.34, and Swiss tickets are $13.67. ☺☺☺☺