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At the same store, Peter bought 2 pairs of pants and 5 shirts for $61, and Jessica bought 3 pairs of pants and 4 shirts for $67. How much does 1 SHIRT cost?

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Hey there!!

Given :

The total cost for 2 pairs of pants and 5 shirts is $61.

The total cost for 3 pairs of paints and 4 shirts is $67.

Let's take the cost for each pair of paints as 'p' and the cost for each shirt as 's'.

Now, let's get these into an equation.

Peter's equation :

... 2p + 5s = 61

Jessica's equation :

...3p + 4s = 67

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2p + 5s = 61 --- (1)

3p + 4s = 67 --- (2)

Multiply the first equation with 3 and the second equation with 2.

6p + 15s = 183

6p + 8s = 134

Subtract both the equations -

... 7s = 49

Divide both sides with 7.

... s = 7

Hence, the cost of each shirt is $7.

Hope my answer helps!!


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