Question 430520
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Hi
Let x and y represent the cost of the reels and roods respectively
Question the sets Up the following 2 equations ***
 2x  + 4y = 362
 8x  + 2y = 328

 -8x  -16y = -1448
  8x  + 2y = 328
     -14y = -1120
        y = $80  and x = $21    ($362-4*$80)/2
CHECKING our Answer***
 8x  + 2y = 328
8*$21 + 2*$80 =  $168 + $160 = $328