SOLUTION: a t shirt and a pair of socks cost 12.70$ if 2 pairs of socks cost 1.45$ less than one t shirt. how much does the t shirt cost

Question 647519: a t shirt and a pair of socks cost 12.70$ if 2 pairs of socks cost 1.45$ less than one t shirt. how much does the t shirt cost
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a t shirt and a pair of socks cost 12.70$ if 2 pairs of socks cost 1.45$ less than one t shirt. how much does the t shirt cost
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Equations:
t + s = 12.70
2s = t-1.45
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Rearrange:
t + s = 12.70
t - 2s = 1.45
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Subtract and solve for "s":
3s = 11.25
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s = $3.75 (price of a pair of socks)
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Solve for "t":
t + s = 12.70
t + 3.75 = 12.70
t = 8.95 (price of one t-shirt)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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