Question

Adrian purchased 7 pair of scissors for 20.86 at one store and 2 pair of scissors for the same price at another store for $5.96. Write an equation then solve it to determine the amount he paid for a pair of scissors. What was the cost per pair of scissors?

Answer 1

Yikes! Why does Adrian need so many pairs of scissors? 0-o

Answer 2

y=2.98x

$2.98

Explanation:

$20.86/7 = $2.98

$5.96/2 = $2.98