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Need to show a 5 step problem on how to get the answer. Using x and y

Need to show a 5 step problem on how to get the answer. Using x and y-example-1
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Answer: $5.64

Explanation:

Let x represent 1 box of batteries

Let y represent 1 case of batteries

Given: 14x = 3y

Given: 158 = 14x + 3y

Use substitution: 158 = 14x + 14x

Simplify: 158 = 28x

Divide by 28: 5.64 = x

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