each paper clip is 3/4 inches long and cost $0.02. exactly enough paper clips are laid end to end to have a total length of 36 i
nches . what is the total cost of these paper clips
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It cost $5 for his brother's ticket.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let,
Micheal's ticket price= x
His brother ticket price = y
According to given statement;
x+y=12 Eqn 1
y = x-2 Eqn 2
Putting value of y from Eqn 2 in Eqn 1
Dividing both sides by 2;
Putting x=7 in Eqn 2
It cost $5 for his brother's ticket.
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