Question 1168289
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x = dollars spent on oranges
x+3 = dollars spent on apples  ($3 more than what was spent on oranges)<br>
The total spent was $10:<br>
(x)+(x+3) = 10<br>
Solve using basic algebra.<br>
Assuming you are working on this problem because you are studying algebra, you should understand how to set up and solve the problem that way, or in a similar formal way.<br>
But you can solve the problem informally, and get some good mental exercise, by solving the problem with logical reasoning and simple mental arithmetic.<br>