Download The sum of two numbers is 29. The second number y is 5 more than

The sum of two numbers is 29. The second number y is 5 more
than twice the first number x. Write and solve a system of
linear equations to find the two numbers.
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Two pears and three apples cost $3. One pear and 2
apples cost $1.75. Write and solve a system of linear
equations to find the cost x (in dollars) of a pear and the
cost y (in dollars) of an apple.
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You have dimes and quarters in your pocket. There are 12 coins
that total $2.25. Write and solve a system of linear equations to
find the number x of dimes and the number y of quarters.
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Your purchase of CDs and DVDs has a total of 7 items. CDs cost $9
each and DVDs cost $15 each. The total purchase costs $87. Write and
solve a system of linear equations to find the number x of CDs and the
number y of DVDs that you purchased.
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The length l of a rectangle is 4 times the width w. The
perimeter is 30 feet. Write and solve a system of linear
equations to find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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The varsity football team consists of x seniors and y juniors.
The number of seniors is 7 less than the number of juniors.
There are 43 members on the team. Write and solve a system
of linear equations to find the numbers of seniors and juniors
on the team.
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