Question

Sarah's mom gave her $60 to spend at the mall,

She found a sale on pants and bought three pairs
for the same price. When Sarah got home she gave
her mom $12 in change. How much was each pair
of pants? Write an equation and solve for the
situation

Answer 1

Equation:

60 - 2p = 12

Each pair of pants:

$24

Explanation:

Equation:

60 - 2p = 12

Solve:

-2p = 12 - 60

-2p = -48

p = -48/-2

p = 24

Ceck:

60 - 2*24 = 12

60 - 48 = 12

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

since sarah spent 60 and there was only $12 left you must

1: subtract 12 from 60 which is 48

2. divide 48 by 3 because she bought 3 pairs of jeans which is 16