OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 23 · Algebra · Systems

Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 23

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Troy and Lisa were shopping for school supplies. Each purchased different quantities of the same notebook and thumb drive. Troy bought four notebooks and five thumb drives for $116. Lisa bought two notebooks and three thumb dives for $68. Find the cost of each notebook and each thumb drive.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 23

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