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while shopping for clothes, Tracey spent 38$ less than 3 times what Daniel spent. write and solve an equation to find how much Daniel spent. Let x represent how much Daniel spent.

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\bold{\huge{\orange{\underline{Solution}}}}


\bold{\underline{ Given :- }}

  • While shopping for clothes Tracey spent 38$ less than 3 times of what Daniel spent


\bold{\underline{ To\: Find :- }}

  • We have to determine the total cost spent by daniel


\bold{\underline{ Let's \: Begin :- }}

Cost spent by Tracey for her clothes = 38$

Let assume the spending by Daniel is x


\bold{\underline{Therefore ,}}


\sf{ x / 3 = 38 }


\sf{ x = 38 × 3 }


\sf{ x = 114 dollar }


\sf{\red{ Hence,\: Daniel\: spent\: 114 \: dollars\: on \: His\: clothes }}

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