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Algebra 1
> 0.9 Solve a system of equations using substitution: word problems US9
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Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill
in the blanks.
Barry and Devon are both selling cookie dough for a fundraiser. Although Barry has already
sold 5 tubs, Devon hasn't sold any yet. If Barry starts selling 2 tubs per day and Devon
begins selling 3 tubs per day, they will eventually sell the same amount of cookie dough. How
many days will that take? How many tubs will each sell?
In
days, each will sell
tubs of cookie dough.
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