Melanie purchases 6 basketballs and 2 volleyballs for $114. A volleyball cost her $3 less than a basketball. How much did each volleyball cost?
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We know that Melanie purchased 6 basketballs and 2 volleyballs for $114, so we can write the equation: 6B + 2V = 114 ** Show more…
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