Explanation
We are given two equations:
Let:
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Cost of one apple = x
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Cost of one orange = y
From the problem:
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x+3y=15
Step 1: Solve the system of equations
Equation (1):
Divide the whole equation by 2:
→ → (3)
Equation (2):
x+3y=15 → (2)
Step 2: Solve equations (2) and (3)
From (3):
y=15−2x → (4)
Substitute (4) into (2):
−5x+45=15
−5x=15−45=−30
x=−30−5=6