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In the system of equations , x represents .... ( please answer 12a and 12b )

In the system of equations , x represents .... ( please answer 12a and 12b )-example-1
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Answer:

x = cost of each t-shirt

y = cost of each sweatshirt

Explanation:

Given equation:

2x + 2y = 26 (1)

x + 3y = 33 (2)

From (2)

x = 33 - 3y

Substitute x = 33 - 3y into (1)

2x + 2y = 26 (1)

2(33 - 3y) + 2y = 26

66 - 6y + 2y = 26

- 6y + 2y = 26 - 66

-4y = -40

y = -40/-4

y = 10

Substitute y = 10 into (2)

x + 3y = 33 (2)

x + 3(10) = 33

x + 30 = 33

x = 33 - 30

x = 3

Where,

x = cost of each t-shirt = $3

y = cost of each sweatshirt = $10

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