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Andrea spent a total of $43.87 on new clothes. She brought: 1 pair of sandals for $8, 2 t-shirts for $9.49 each, and 1 pair of jeans. The tax on the purchase was $2.87. How much did Andrea pay for the
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Andrea spent a total of $43.87 on new clothes. She brought: 1 pair of sandals for $8, 2 t-shirts for $9.49 each, and 1 pair of jeans. The tax on the purchase was $2.87. How much did Andrea pay for the pair of jeans?

$14.02
$16.89
$23.51
$26.38

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Answer: Andrea spent $14.02 on her jeans
Explanation: This problem can be modeled by the expression: 8+2(9.49)+x+2.87=43.87
In this expression “x” is the cost of the jeans.
First off, add the known variables 8+2(9.49)+2.87
It totals $29.85
Then subtract 29.85 from 43.87 to get an answer or $ 14.02
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