Together, a football and a basketball cost $65. A football costs $5 more than one half of what a basketball costs. How much does a football cost?

Let ________ = ________________
________ = ________________
Equation:_____________

Question

Together, a football and a basketball cost $65. A football costs $5 more than one half of what a basketball costs. How much does a football cost?

Let ________ = ________________
      ________ = ________________
Equation:_____________

texaschic101 · Answer

f stands for football
b stands for basketball
f + b = 65
f = 1/2b + 5
can you take it from here or do you need more help ?