Question

A pet store sells 2 cats and 1 dog for $350. the next day they sell 1 car and 2 dogs for $475. find the cost of one cat and one dog

Answer 1

One cat = x
One dog = y

2x + y = 350
x + 2y = 475

2x +y = 350
-2x -2x
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y = 350-2x

x + 2y = 475
x + 2(350 - 2x) = 475
x + 700 - 4x = 475
- 700 - 700
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(-3x = -225) ÷ -3
x = 75

2x + y = 350
2(75) + y = 350
150 + y = 350
-150 -150
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y = 200

The cost of one cat is $75.
The cost of one dog is $200.