<PRE><B>Question 1108918</B>
let x be the amount of money Bob has and y be the cost of a CD
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1) x = 8y + 28
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2) 4y + 3(15) = x - 17
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use equation 1 and substitute for x in equation 2
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4y + 45 = 8y + 28 - 17
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4y = 34 
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y = 8.50
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Bob starts with 8(8.50) + 28 = $96
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check answer in equation 2
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4(8.50) + 3(15) = 96 - 17
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34 + 45 = 96 - 17
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79 = 79
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answer checks
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