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Each hat cost $9. Each scarf cost $4 less than each hat. What is the total for 7 hats and 9 scarves? Write a number sentence for each step.

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108 is the answer because each scarf is $5
User Nikcub
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9xh = total cost of the hat
9 per hat - 4 = $5 each scarf

h = hat
s = scarf
(9xh) + (5x s)
(9x7) + (5x9) = 108
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