2 × 0. = 80 ÷ 3
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3 60. 80÷3 = 26.666666667
Answer: rental cost for each movie $1.50
Rental cost for each video game $6.25
Explanation:
m = rental cost of each movie
g = rental cost of each game
Set up:
8m + 4g = 37
3m + 2g = 17
Modify for elimination:
3 (8m + 4g = 37) ———> 24m + 12g = 111
8 (3m + 2g = 17) ———> 24m + 16g = 136
Subtract:
24m + 16g = 136
- 24m - 12g = -111
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4g = 25
Divide:
4g = 25
g = 25/4
g = 6.25
So each game is $6.25
Now plug in “g” to one of the original equations and solve for “m” to find the rental cost for each movie
3m + 2 (6.25) = 17 (multiply 2 & 6.25)
3m + 12.50 = 17 (subtract 12.50 from sides)
3m = 4.50 (divide both sides by 3)
m = 1.50
So each movie rental is $1.50
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