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At a farmers market, Samuel bought 3 pounds of apples for x dollars per pound and 2 bags of spinach for y dollars each. The next day he returned and bought 5 pounds of apples for x dollars per pound and 3 bags of spinach for y dollars each. Which expression represents the total amount he spent at the market on both days? 8x Plus 5y 8y Plus 5x 6y + 7x 6x + 7y

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Answer:

A. 8x+5y

Explanation:

First day: 3x+2y

Second day: 5x+3y

Add both expressions together.

(3x+2y)+(5x+3y) =

= 3x+2y+5x+3y=8x+5y

Hope this helps!

If not, I am sorry.

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