Question

The total cost of a suit and a coat is $291. The coat cost twice as much as the suit. How much did the coat cost? Write an equation and solve for the situation.

Answer 1

Coat price=x
Suit price=y or 2*x

We know that the total cost is 291

x+y=291
x+2*x=291
3*x=291
x=97

The coat price is 97 and the suit price is 194

Answer 2

C + S = 291
C = 2S

2S + S = 291
3S = 291
S = 97 $
C = 194 $