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Write the equation for the first sentence of this problem.

To paint his house, Samuel bought 2 cans of paint and one roller for $30. When friends came over to help, he went back to the store and bought three more cans of paint and two more rollers for $50.

Let x = cans of paint
Let y = rollers

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2x+y=30
3x+2y=50

x=10,y=10
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