Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

The price of one orange is $t$ cents. The price of one apple is $w$ cents. Altogether, 3 oranges and 1 apple cost 51 cents. Altogether, 6 oranges and 5 apples cost 129 cents.

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Find the values of $t$ and $w$ using simultaneous equations. You should show every step of your working.

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