SOLUTION: 3 pieces of gum and 8 peices of candy cost 74 cents. 5 pieces of gum and 9 pieces of candy cost 93 cents. what is cost of 4 pieces of gum and 2 pieces of candy?

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Question 733095: 3 pieces of gum and 8 peices of candy cost 74 cents. 5 pieces of gum and 9 pieces of candy cost 93 cents. what is cost of 4 pieces of gum and 2 pieces of candy?
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3 pieces of gum and 8 peices of candy cost 74 cents. 5 pieces of gum and 9 pieces of candy cost 93 cents. what is cost of 4 pieces of gum and 2 pieces of candy?
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3g + 8c = 74
5g + 9c = 93
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Solve for g & c, then do the last part.