Question

Molly buys 2 dresses and 3 pairs of pants for $675. The cost of a pair of pants is $25 less than the cost of the dressA. If a dress costs $x write down, in terms of x, the cost of a pair of pantsB. How much is the cost of a dress and a pair of pants

Answer 1

Answer: x=150

Explanation:

- Dress cost x

pants cost x-25

Sarah buys 2 dress and 3 pairs of pant for $675

2x +3(x-25) =675

2x+3x -75 = 675

5x = 675-75

5x = 600

x=150