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Jane bought 4 apples and 6 pears for $5. Sam bought 8 apples and 4 pears for $4. How much does an apple cost?

Jane bought 4 apples and 6 pears for $5. Sam bought 8 apples and 4 pears for $4. How much does an apple cost?
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jane bought 4 apples and 6 pears for $5. Sam bought 8 apples and 4 pears for $4. How much does an apple cost?

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4a+6p=5 |x4| 16 a +24p =20
8a+4p=4 |x6|48 + 24p=24
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-32a=-4
a=4/32
a=⅛
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