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At a concession​ stand, three hot dog(s) and two hamburger(s) cost ​$8.00​; two hot dog(s) and three hamburger(s) cost ​$8.25. Find the cost of one hot dog and the cost of one hamburger. What is the cost of one hot dog​? ​$_____

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Answer:

$1.5

Explanation:

Solve by graphing the system of equations where x = the number of hot dogs and y = the number of hamburgers

> 3x + 2y = 8

> 2x + 3y = 8.25

The solution is (1.5, 1.75)

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At a concession​ stand, three hot dog(s) and two hamburger(s) cost ​$8.00​; two hot-example-1
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