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In a certain clothing store, 6 shirts and 3 ties cost $79.50,... and 3 shirts and 2 ties cost $41. Determine the cost of each shirt.

In a certain clothing store, 6 shirts and 3 ties cost $79.50,... and 3 shirts and 2 ties cost $41. Determine the cost of each shirt.
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In a certain clothing store, 6 shirts and 3 ties cost $79.50,... and 3 shirts and 2 ties cost $41. Determine the cost of each shirt.

User Wizzard
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$2.50

Explanation:

User Navyah
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6s + 3t = 79.50.....multiply by 2
3s + 2t = 41.....multiply by -3
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12s + 6t = 159...(result of multiplying by 2)
-9s - 6t = - 123...(result of multiplying by -3)
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3s = 36
s = 12

shirts are $12 each
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