One month kris rented 3 movies and 8 video games for a total of $53. the next month she rented 5 movies and 2 video games for a total of $26. find the rental cost

Make a system of equations and solve for each variable.

3m+8v=53

5m+2v=26

m = movie cost

v = game cost

multiply the bottom equation by 4 (combination method)

3m+8v=53

20m+8v=104. Subtract

-17m = - 51

m = 3

Plug back into one of the equations

5 (3) + 2v=26

15+2v=26

2v=11

v=5.5

m=$3

v=$5.5