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A store sells gas and containers. One customer buys 2 containers and 8 gallons of gas for $38.06. Another customer

buys 1 container and 3 gallons of gas for $15.76.

Enter the price ,in dollars, of 1 container

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Answer:

$5.95

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Let containers = c ;Gallon of gas = g

2c + 8g = 38.06 - - - (1)

c + 3g = 15.76 - - - - (2)

From (2) :

c = 15.76 - 3g

2(15.76 - 3g) + 8g = 38.06

31.52 - 6g + 8g = 38.06

2g = 6.54

g = 6.54 / 2

g = 3.27

Recall :

c = 15.76 - 3g

c = 15.76 - 3(3.27)

c = 5.95