<PRE><B>Question 279590</B>
Clarence and Stephan went to the amusement park.  Clarence rode the water slide 3 times and the roller coaster 3 times for a total $17.70.  Stephan rode the water slide 2 times and the roller coaster 3 times for a total of $15.54.  How much did each ride cost?

The scenario above can be represented by a system of equations.  Show representations that can be used and respond to the question:

let the water slide charge be x / ride

let the roller coaster charge be y / ride


3x+3y=17.7-----------------1

2x+3y=15.54----------------2

Substract equation 2 from 1

x=2.16

substitute the value of x in equation 1

y=3.74

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