SOLUTION: parker bought 3hot dogs & 2 sodas for $13.35. tax included. a hot dog cost $0.80 more than a soda. what is the cost of one hot dog and one soda

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Question 1082000: parker bought 3hot dogs & 2 sodas for $13.35. tax included. a hot dog cost $0.80 more than a soda. what is the cost of one hot dog and one soda
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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3H+2S=13.35
H-0.8=S
therefore, substitute
3H+2(H-0.8)=13.35
5H=14.95
H=$2.99, 3 are $8.97
S=$2.19 2 are $4.38
That adds to $13.35