SOLUTION: 1 ball and 2 bats cost $21. 2 balls and 1 bat cost $18. How much would 1 ball and 1 bat cost?

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Question 285185: 1 ball and 2 bats cost $21. 2 balls and 1 bat cost $18. How much would 1 ball and 1 bat cost?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=ball
T=bat
1L+2T=21
2L+1T=18
3L+3T=39
3((L+T)=39
(L+T)=13 (1)
(L+T)+T=21 (2)
subtract (1) from (2)
T=8
L=5