Floral Design: A florist is creating 10 centerpieces. Roses cost
(a) Write a system of linear equations that represents the situation. Then write a matrix equation that corresponds to your system.
(b) Solve your system of linear equations using an inverse matrix. Find the number of flowers of each type that the florist can use to create the 10 centerpieces.
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