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Write the system and solve:

Brian sold fruit at his stand. Apples cost $0.40 and pears cost $0.50 each. In an afternoon he sold 52 pieces of
fruit and made $24. How many of each did he sell?
*You must show all of your work
*Write your answer as a coordinate: (x, y) or in this case (apples, pears)

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20,32 is the answer to ur question
User Skolima
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Answer:

(20,32)

Explanation:

20 apples and 32 pears

0.40 x 20= 8

24-8=16

0.50 x 32= 16

16-16=0

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