SOLUTION: Please see how to solve the following algebra word problem. I do not know where to start. A man bought 3 shirts and 8 pairs of slacks for $237. At the same store, another man bo

Question 549416: Please see how to solve the following algebra word problem. I do not know where to start.
A man bought 3 shirts and 8 pairs of slacks for $237. At the same store, another man bought 5 shirts and 3 pairs of slacks for $147. Find the cost of 1 shirt and 1 pair of slacks.
Thank you,
Natasha
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = cost of shirts, y = cost of slacks

"A man bought 3 shirts and 8 pairs of slacks for $237" ___ 3x + 8y = 237

"another man bought 5 shirts and 3 pairs of slacks for $147" ___ 5x + 8y = 147

solve the system of equations for x and y
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