Diana decided she needed some new friends to play with. She understood that fish were not fun to hang out with, so she bought 3 baby mice and 2 baby pythons for a total cost of $103.50. Mr. Reyes also thought this was a great idea. He bought 3 baby mice and 3 baby pythons for a price of $148.50. Find the price of the mouse and the price of the python.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let m be the price of 1 baby mice

Let p be the price of 1 baby python

Given,

as equation 1.

and

as equation 2

From here we can easily use elimination method

for solving simultaneous equations.

Use Equation 1 - equation 2 to eliminate m to find p.

Substitute p into equation 1.

therefore 1 baby mice cost $4.50 and 1 baby python costs $45.

you should at least use a calculater

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