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Answer:
One hosta = $ 12 , One shrub = $ 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let;
x = hostas
y = shrubs
Emily spent $132 on 6 hostas and 12 shrubs.
6x + 12y = 132 ........................................ (i)
Chelsea spent $213 on 14 hostas and 9 shrubs
14x + 9y = 213 ........................................ (ii)
From (i)
12y = 132 - 6x
y = 11 - 0.5x ........................................ (iii)
substitute (iii) into (ii)
14x + 9 (11 - 0.5x) = 213
14x + 99 - 4.5x = 213
9.5x = 114
x = $ 12
Substitute value of x in (iii)
y = 11 - 0.5(12)
y = 11 - 6 = $ 5