Question

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Answer 1

2 vans and 7 busses

Explanation:

Let x=# of busses

Let y=# of vans

55x+12y=409

x=y+5

55(y+5)+12y=409

55y+275+12y=409

67y+275=409

134=67y

y=2

There were two vans, and y+5 (7) busses

Answer 2

1) 275

2)60

Explanation:

1) 55 x 5 =275

2) 12 x 5 = 60

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