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How do you write the equation for this word problem: DeShawn spent $650 on pairs of pants. Dress pants cost $100 and jeans cost $70. If he bought a total of 8, then how many of each kind did he buy? And can you please show this step by step. Thank you

User Loyola
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Answer:

He bought 5 pairs of jeans and 3 pairs of pants.

Explanation:

5j + 3p = 650

5 Ă— 70 = 350

3 x 100 = 300

350 + 300 = 650

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