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Let x = the cost of one muffin

Let y = the cost of one quart of milk

3x + y = 7.50 y = 7.50 - 3x

8x + 2y = 18

8x + 2(7.50 - 3x) = 18

8x + 15 - 6x = 18

2x = 3

x = $1.50

y = 7.50 - 3(1.50) = 7.50 - 4.50

y = $3.00

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