Question 1036931
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Four pears and five apples cost $4.65. Three pears and four apples cost $3.60. Find the cost of a pear and the cost of an apple
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4p + 5a = 465,   (1)
3p + 4a = 360.   (2)

Solve it by the Elimination method. Multiply the equation (1) by 4 (both sides) and the equation (2) by 5, 
then distract the second from the first. You will get

16p - 15p = 465*4 - 360*5,

p = 60.

One pear costs 60 cents.

From this point, complete the solution on your own.
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