SOLUTION: The employees at a bank ordered 4 turkey sandwiches and 2 salads from a local deli. The total cost for the order was $37. If a salad costs $1 less than a turkey sandwich, what is t

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Question 912110: The employees at a bank ordered 4 turkey sandwiches and 2 salads from a local deli. The total cost for the order was $37. If a salad costs $1 less than a turkey sandwich, what is the cost of a turkey sandwich and the cost of a salad?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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4t+2s=37
t-s=1
2t-2s=2
6t=39
3t=13
t=6.50
s=5.50
check
4t+2s=37
26+11=37
37=37
ok