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Suppose you purchase 3 identical t-shirts and a hat. the hat costs 19.75 and you spend 56.60 in all. how much does each t shirt cost

User Jemfinch
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Answer: $12.25

Step-by-step explanation: 19.75 +3x =56.50

3x=56.50-19.75

3x=36.75

x=12.25

User La
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To get the answer, subtract 19.75 from the 56.60 so 56.60-19.75= 36.82/
Divide that answer by 3 to represent the 3 t-shirts. That equals 12.28, so each t-shirt costs $12.28
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