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One month ali rented 5 movies and 3 games for a total of $36. The next month he rented 7 movies and 9 games for a total of $78. Find the rental cost for each mcoie and each video game

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Answer:


m = 3.75

Explanation:


5m + 3g = 36 \\ 7m + 9g = 78

Make it so that one of the values is the same


15m + 9g = 108 \\ 7m + 9g = 78

Take them away from each other


8m = 30 \\ m = 3.75

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