SOLUTION: If 6 apples and 4 oranges equals $3 and 4 apples and 2 orange equals $1, how much does each apple and each orange cost? There are no quantity discounts. I need your help gettin

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Question 386522: If 6 apples and 4 oranges equals $3 and 4 apples and 2 orange equals $1, how much does each apple and each orange cost? There are no quantity discounts.
I need your help getting a final answer please and thank you.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"6 apples and 4 oranges equals $3" ___ 6a + 4o = 3

"4 apples and 2 orange equals $1" ___ 4a + 2o = 1

multiplying the 2nd equation by 2 ___ 8a + 4o = 2

comparing the new equation to the 1st equation , shows something is amiss
2 more apples for one less dollar?
are they paying people to take apples?