Gail bought 5 pounds of oranges ans 2 pounds of bananas for $14. Her husband later bought 3 pounds of oranges ans 6 pounds of bananas for $18. What was the cost per pounds of the oranges and the bananas?

Answer:Step-by-step explanation:5r + 2b = 14 (5 lbs of oranges and 2 lbs of bananas = $14)3r + 6b = 18 (3 lbs of oranges and 6 lbs of bananas = $18) Let's use the elimination method. Multiply the first equation by -3:-15r - 6b = -423r + 6b = 18-----------------12r = 24Divide by 12:r = 2