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A store is having a sale on walnuts and chocolate chips. For 5 pounds of walnuts and 2 pounds of chocolate chips, the total cost is $17. For 3 pounds of walnuts

and 8 pounds of chocolate chips, the total cost is $34. Find the cost for each pound of walnuts and each pound of chocolate chips.

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Answer:

Explanation:

5w+2c=17

3w+8c=34

2c=-5w+17

c=3.50

w=2

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