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The cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchini is $1.32. 3 squash and 1 zucchini cost $0.75. Find the cost of each vegetable
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The cost of 5 squash and 2 zucchini is $1.32. 3 squash and 1 zucchini cost $0.75. Find the cost of each vegetable

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5s+2z=1.32
3s+z=.75
Multiply second equation by 2
6s+2z=1.5
Subtract the two equations
5s+2z=1.32
6s+2z=1.5
-s=-.18
s=.18
Plug into an original equation
3(.18)+z=.75
z=.21

Squash $0.18
Zucchini $0.21
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