Question

Jenny and her sister bought matching shirts that cost $12. They each also purchased a pair of shoes that cost the same amount. If they spent a total of $76.00, how much did each pair of shoes cost?

Answer 1

Each pair of shoes cost 26$

Explanation:

find the total cost for shirts

2 shirts * 12$ each

2 * 12 = 24

they spent 24$ on shirts

create an equation

24$ shirts + x$ shoes = 76$

24 + x = 76

subtract 24 from both sides of the equation

24 + x - 24 = 76 - 24

x = 76 - 24

x = 52

they bought 2 pairs of shoes that cost the same amount

52 = x + x

52 = 2x

divide both sides of the equation

52/2 = 2x/2

52/2 = x

26 = x

each pair of shoes cost 26$