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### Problem Breakdown:

1. **Westwood School**:
   - 2 footballs
   - 1 baseball
   - 3 basketballs
   - Total cost: $90

2. **Sequoia School**:
   - 3 footballs
   - 2 baseballs
   - 1 basketball
   - Total cost: $81

3. **Lamar School**:
   - 5 footballs
   - 2 basketballs
   - Total cost: $104

### Tasks:
1. **Part (a)** asks to find the price of each item (football, baseball, and basketball).
2. **Part (b)** asks how many basketballs should be bought with $215 if the other items (footballs and baseballs) are purchased within the same amount.

### Solution Approach:
Let's define:
- $ x $ = cost of a football
- $ y $ = cost of a baseball
- $ z $ = cost of a basketball

We have the following system of equations based on the information given:

\[
2x + y + 3z = 90 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}
\]
\[
3x + 2y + z = 81 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}
\]
\[
5x + 0y + 2z = 104 \quad \text{(Equation 3)}
\]

Now, I'll solve this system of equations to find the values of $ x $, $ y $, and $ z $.The solution to the system of equations gives us the following costs:

- **Football (x)**: $14
- **Baseball (y)**: $11
- **Basketball (z)**: $17

### Next Step:
Now, let's address **Part (b)** of the problem, which asks how many basketballs can be purchased with the remaining budget if some footballs and baseballs are bought for a total of $215.

First, we'll need to calculate the cost of the footballs and baseballs that might be purchased, subtract this from $215, and then determine how many basketballs can be bought with the remaining amount. How many footballs and baseballs would you like to consider for this calculation?

Westwood School bought two footballs, one baseball, and three basketballs for a total cost of $90. Sequoia School bought three footballs, two baseballs, and one basketball for $81. Lamar School bought five footballs and two basketballs for $104. Find the cost of each item (football, baseball, and basketball). Additionally, determine how many basketballs can be purchased with a budget of $215 if some footballs and baseballs are also bought.

Learn how to solve a system of linear equations to find the cost of footballs, baseballs, and basketballs. This problem includes step-by-step solutions, involving key algebraic concepts and is suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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