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

I did this in like seventh grade i can't believe i remember this but.

3x+5=71 (x is the amount each pants is) Subtract 5 from each side and divide by 3. 

I'd imagine you can do all the solving part. :)