Solve the Problem Below by Setting Up and Solving a System

question 390

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem below by setting up and solving a system of two linear equations in two variables. Three lemons and 2 apples cost $2.32. Two lemons and 3 apples cost $2.28. Find the cost of 1 lemon and the cost of 1 apple.

• A) $0.35 for 1 lemon and $0.57 for 1 apple
• B) $0.51 for 1 lemon and $0.41 for 1 apple
• C) $0.48 for 1 lemon and $0.44 for 1 apple
• D) $0.44 for 1 lemon and $0.48 for 1 apple
• E) $0.37 for 1 lemon and $0.55 for 1 apple

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