Question

A sweater costs $15 and a scarf costs $5. You pay $105 for 9 sweaters and scarves combined. How many of each item did you purchase?

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Answer 1

You need to set it up as a equation first

Answer 2

2 equations as a matter of fact

Answer 3

so i already know that s could represent sweaters and f could represent scarves

Answer 4

now how would i set the equations up.

Answer 5

You have a total of what u paid in all which is 105

Answer 6

so 15s+5f=105?

Answer 7

You cant use that equation cause they 9 also comes into play some how, try bumping the question lol sorry I thought i knew how but I dont.

Answer 8

The guy earlier said you need to equtns. and he's right

Answer 9

i know.

Answer 10

sorry lol

Answer 11

@acxbox22

Answer 12

@Purpleloverr its ok

Answer 13

let x=sweaters and y=scarves
x+y=9 since both combined she bought 9
and 15x+5y=105 to represent the costs and total cost

Answer 14

ok. I know how to do the rest. Its just the equations that made me confused thanks.

Answer 15

np :)