SOLUTION: Karen Chun spent less than $60 for a skirt and blouse. If the blouse cost $9 more than twice the cost of the skirt, what is the most she could have spent on the skirt?

SOLUTION: Karen Chun spent less than $60 for a skirt and blouse. If the blouse cost $9 more than twice the cost of the skirt, what is the most she could have spent on the skirt?

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Question 449669: Karen Chun spent less than $60 for a skirt and blouse. If the blouse cost $9 more than twice the cost of the skirt, what is the most she could have spent on the skirt?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+(2x+9)<60
3x+9<60
3x<51
x<$17.00..
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