aye and jasmin bought some utensils and vases aye bought 3 utensils and 2 vases for $229.90 jasmin bought 2 utensils and a vase for $128.27 find the cost of each

Question

aye and jasmin bought some utensils and vases aye bought 3 utensils and 2 vases for $229.90 jasmin bought 2 utensils and a vase for $128.27 find the cost of each

Answer 1

Let u be the price of one utensil and v be the price of a vase.

3u+2v=229.90

2u+ v=128.27

Multiply the second equation by 2 and subtract from the first equation

3u+2v=229.90

-4u-2v=-128.27

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-u + 0v = -26.64 --> u = $26.64

2(26.64) + v = 128.27

v = 128.27-53.28 = $74.99