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Three shirts and two pairs of pants cost $40. Four shirts and one pair of pants cost

$37.50. How much does one shirt cost?
$5.00
$9.50
$7.00
$6.75

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Answer:

Explanation:

3s + 2p = 40

4s + p = 37.50

-8s - 2p = -75

3s + 2p = 40

-5s = -35

s = $7.00 for a shirt

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