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a computer and printer a totoal cost $1132 the cost of the computer is three times the cost of the ptinter
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a computer and printer a totoal cost $1132 the cost of the computer is three times the cost of the ptinter

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Use a system of equations

C+P=1132
3P=C

Substitute C in first equation as
3P+P=1132
Simplify
4P=1132
Solve
P=1132/4
P=283

NOW SOLVE FOR C SUBSTITUTING P VALUE IN FIRST EQUATION

C+283=1132
C=1132-283
C=849


Printer = 283$
Computer = 849$
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