Question 1168289
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oranges = x    dollars

apples = x+3   dollars


An equation is


    Oranges + Apples = 10  dollars,  or

       x    + (x+3)  = 10

       2x            = 10-3

       2x            = 7

        x            = 7/2 = 3.5


<U>ANSWER</U>.  Sara spent $3.50 for oranges.
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Solved.