Derek bought a pair of pants for $35 and 3 shirts. He spent a total of $62.50. How much did each shirt cost? What is the equation for X?

Jaanhio asked Oct 17, 2023

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Jaanhio asked Oct 17, 2023

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Answer:

62.25=35+3x

62.25-35=27.25

27.25=3x

divide both sides by 3

x=9.08 or just 9

Wouter Verhelst answered Oct 23, 2023

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