PLEASE HELP 50 POINTS Jason bought 5 apples and 12 peaches for a total of $8.78. Leah bought 7 apples and 8 peaches for $7.98. How much are apples and peaches? show work
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5a + 12p = $8.78 (1st) 7a + 8p = $7.98 (2nd)
multiply (1st) equation by 7 and (2nd) equation by 5