To solve this problem, we can use a system of linear equations. Let's denote the cost of a hamburger as H, the cost of a milkshake as M, and the cost of an order of fries as F.

From the problem, we have the following two equations:

3H + 5M + F = 23.50 (1)

5H + 9M + F = 39.50 (2)

We can subtract equation (1) from equation (2) to eliminate F:

(5H + 9M + F) - (3H + 5M + F) = 39.50 - 23.50

This simplifies to:

2H + 4M = 16.00 (3)

Divide equation (3) by 2 to simplify:

H + 2M = 8.00 (4)

Now, substitute equation (4) into equation (1):

3(H + 2M) + F = 23.50

3(8.00) + F = 23.50

24.00 + F = 23.50

Subtract 24.00 from both sides to solve for F:

F = -0.50

This doesn't make sense because the cost of an order of fries cannot be negative. There seems to be a mistake in the problem. Please check the problem and try again.

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To solve this problem, we can use a system of linear equations. Let's denote the cost of a hamburger as H, the cost of a milkshake as M, and the cost of an order of fries as F.

From the problem, we have the following two equations:

3H + 5M + F = 23.50 (1)

5H + 9M + F = 39.50 (2)

We can subtract equation (1) from equation (2) to eliminate F:

(5H + 9M + F) - (3H + 5M + F) = 39.50 - 23.50

This simplifies to:

2H + 4M = 16.00 (3)

Divide equation (3) by 2 to simplify:

H + 2M = 8.00 (4)

Now, substitute equation (4) into equation (1):

3(H + 2M) + F = 23.50

3(8.00) + F = 23.50

24.00 + F = 23.50

Subtract 24.00 from both sides to solve for F:

F = -0.50

This doesn't make sense because the cost of an order of fries cannot be negative. There seems to be a mistake in the problem. Please check the problem and try again.

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