CHANDA B.
asked • 09/13/18
A company rents 3 chairs and 2 tables is $25. The total cost to rent 5 chairs and 6 tables is $65. What is the cost to rent each chair and each table
Lauren H.
answered • 09/13/18
Experienced High School Chemistry Teacher
A company rents 3 chairs and 2 tables is $25. The total cost to rent 5 chairs and 6 tables is $65.
3x + 2y = 25
5x + 6y = 65
(3)(3x + 2y) = (25)(3)
9x + 6y = 75
-(5x + 6y = 65)
4x = 10
x = $2.50
3x + 2y = 25
7.5 + 2y = 25
2y = 17.5
y = $8.75
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