Question

I need help!!!

Write an solve an equation to solve each problem

Marty paid $121 for shoes and clothes. He paid $45 more for clothes than he did for shoes. How much did Marty pay for the shoes?

Answer 1

can someone pleasee help me!!!!!???????

Answer 2

let

x = amount he paid for shoes only
y = amount he paid for clothes only

Answer 3

we are told that "Marty paid $121 for shoes and clothes"

so that must mean that the individual amounts must add to 121, ie

x+y = 121

Answer 4

then we're given that "He paid $45 more for clothes than he did for shoes"

which means that

(amount paid for clothes) = (amount paid for shoes) + ($45)

y = x +45

Answer 5

now use the two equations to solve for x and y

x+y = 121

x+x+45 = 121 .. plug in y = x+45

2x + 45 = 121

x = ???

Answer 6

so the equation is 2x + 45 = 21

Answer 7

it's one of the equations in the steps you use, so yes (in a way)

Answer 8

2x + 45 = 21
-45 -45
-24/2
x = -12

Answer 9

is this correct?

Answer 10

oh sorry, it should be 121 and NOT 21

Answer 11

just caught that error

Answer 12

ok let me try again

2x + 45 = 121
-45 -45
76/2
x = 38

Answer 13

good, then use this to find y

Answer 14

38 + 45 = y?

Answer 15

is this correct?

Answer 16

good, keep going

Answer 17

83

Answer 18

so that means

x = 38
y = 83

Answer 19

so marty paid $38 for the shoes

Answer 20

thank you for the help

Answer 21

you got it and you're welcome