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Kate bought 3 used CDs and 1 used DVD at the book store. Her friend Joel bought 2 used CDs and 2 used DVDs at the same store. If Kate spent $20 and Joel spent $22, determine the cost of used CD and a used DVD.

 Feb 11, 2016
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 Kate bought 3 used CDs and 1 used DVD at the book store. Her friend Joel bought 2 used CDs and 2 used DVDs at the same store. If Kate spent $20 and Joel spent $22, determine the cost of used CD and a used DVD.

 

2c+2d=$22  

c+d=11

d=11-c

 

put d=11-c into 3c+d=$20

3c+11-c=20

2c=9

c=4.5

 

put c=4.5 into d=11-c

d=11-4.5

d=6.5

 Feb 11, 2016

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