How to figure out composite figures

Afruit stand has to decide what to charge for their produce. they need $10 for 4 apples and 4 oranges. they also need $15 for 6 apples and 6 oranges. we put this information into a system of linear equations. can we find a unique price for an apple and an orange?

Is there an x intercept in the equation 60*1.15^x

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.