Question

Can anyone please help me with this question it’s for math class

Answer 1

The price of one apple is $1.20 while the price of one orange is $1.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Let the price of one apple = a

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• Let the price of one orange = b

The person in front gets 5 apples and 4 oranges for 10 dollars.

`5a+4b=10`

You get 5 apples and 5 oranges for 11 dollars.

`5a+5b=11`

Next, solve the system of equations:

`\begin{gathered} 5a+4b=10 \\ 5a+5b=11 \\ \text{Subtract} \\ b=1 \end{gathered}`

Substitute b=1 to solve for a:

`\begin{gathered} 5a+4b=10 \\ 5a+4(1)=10 \\ \text{5a}=10-4 \\ 5a=6 \\ a=(6)/(5) \\ a=\$1.2 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the price of one apple is $1.20 while the price of one orange is $1.