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One month Brian rented 12 movies and 2 video games for a total of $41 . The next month he rented 3 movies and 5 video games for a total of $35 . Find the rental cost for each movie and each video game.
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Let
x = the rental cost for one movie
y = the rental cost for one video game
One month Brian rented 12 movies and 2 video games for a total of $41
12x + 2y = 41
The next month he rented 3 movies and 5 video games for a total of $35
3x + 5y = 35
by solving the bellow system of equations we find the solution:
12x + 2y = 41
3x + 5y = 35
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x = $2.5
y = $5.5
The rental cost per movie is $2.5.
The rental cost per video game is $5.5.