Question

The cost of four scarves and six hats is $52.00. The cost of two hats is $1.00 more than the cost of one scarf. What is the cost of one scarf?

Answer 1

4s+6h = 52
2h = s+1

Answer 2

s = 13-1.5h
s = 2h - 1

s = s

13 - 1.5h = 2h - 1

14 = .5h

7 = h
s = 13