Jackson ordered some clothes for school online. He bought 2 pairs of pants and 5 shirts. He spent a total of $138.45.

Part 1: Write the equation for this word problem. Be sure to identify your variables.

Part 2: If each pair of pants cost $14.25, solve the equation to find the cost of each shirt. Show your work.

Question

Jackson ordered some clothes for school online. He bought 2 pairs of pants and 5 shirts. He spent a total of $138.45. 

Part 1: Write the equation for this word problem. Be sure to identify your variables. 

Part 2: If each pair of pants cost $14.25, solve the equation to find the cost of each shirt. Show your work.

praxer · Answer

2x+5y =$138.45

x is the price of 1pair of pant
y is the price of 1 pair of shirt

now solve the equation by putting the value $14.25 in the next

praxer · Answer

$14.25*2+5y=$138.45
5y= $138.5-$28.5
y=$110/5
y=$22

anonymous · Answer

thanks can you help me on one more please