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Maths - simultaneous equations

Maths - simultaneous equations-example-1

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Answer:

knife = £5.52

Explanation:

The 2 equations are

k = 3s → (1)

9s + 12k = 82.8 → (2)

Substitute k = 3s into (2)

9s + 12(3s) = 82.8

9s + 36s = 82.8

45s = 82.8 ( divide both sides by 45 )

s = 1.84

Substitute s = 1.84 into (1)

k = 3 × 1.84 = 5.52

The cost of 1 knife is £5.52

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