SOLUTION: A sporting goods salesperson sells 2 fishing reels and 5 rods for $290. The next day, the salesperson sells 4 reels and 2 rods for $244. How much does each cost? Thanks for help

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Question 259733: A sporting goods salesperson sells 2 fishing reels and 5 rods for $290. The next day, the salesperson sells 4 reels and 2 rods for $244. How much does each cost?
Thanks for help.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2f+5r=290
4f+2r=244
divide 2nd by 2
2f+r=122
2f=122-r
2f=290-5r
122-r=290-5r
4r=168
2r=84
r=42
2f+r=122
2f+42=122
2f=80
fishing rod=40
reel=42