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Sarah spent a total of 10 on oranges and apples at the supet marke

t. if she spent 3 dollars less for oranges than she did on apples how much did sarah spend on oranges​

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$3.50 on the oranges rather than apples
User SharonBL
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oranges = x dollars

apples = x+3 dollars


An equation is


Oranges + Apples = 10 dollars, or

x + (x+3) = 10

2x = 10-3

2x = 7

x = 7/2 = 3.5


ANSWER. Sara spent $3.50 for oranges.
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