Question

the cost of 1 purse and one watch is 27.
the cost of 2 purses and 1 watch is 41.
how much does 1 purse cost.
how much does 1 watch cost

Answer 1

x + y = 27

2x + y = 41

-1(x + y = 27)

-1x - y = -27

2x + y = 41

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x = 14

x + y = 27

14 + y = 27

y = 13


Therefore, one purse costs $14 and one watch costs $13.