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Help, Please............-example-1
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Explanation:


y = 2x - 24 \\ 4x = 3y \\ 2x = 1.5y \\ y = 1.5y - 24 \\ y - 1.5y = - 24 \\ 0.5y = 24 \\ y = 48 \\ x = (3y)/(4) = (3 * 48)/(4) = 36

x= apples =36 cents

y= pears =48 cents

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