Write an equation and solve. Show the equation, your work in solving the equation, and the solution in your answer.

Manuel went shopping and bought 3 pairs of pants. He also spent five dollars on a pair of socks. When he got home, he realized that he had spent a total of seventy-one dollars. What was the cost of each pair of pants?

Question

Write an equation and solve. Show the equation, your work in solving the equation, and the solution in your answer.

Manuel went shopping and bought 3 pairs of pants. He also spent five dollars  on a pair of socks. When he got home, he realized that he had spent a total of seventy-one dollars. What was the cost of each pair of pants?

anonymous · Answer

@texaschic101

texaschic101 · Answer

3p + 5 = 71
3p = 71 - 5
3p = 66
p = 22

well...he spent $22 for all 3 pairs of pants, but I am not sure about how much he paid for each pair.....maybe, if the pants all cost the same price, then 22/3 = $7.33 a piece ??

anonymous · Answer

well 22/3 is 7.33 a piece so then I guess yeah

texaschic101 · Answer

I hope thats right :)