SOLUTION: Three new ink cartridges cost $9 less than 5 new cartridges. Write and solve for the cost of each cartridge

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: Three new ink cartridges cost $9 less than 5 new cartridges. Write and solve for the cost of each cartridgeThis question is from textbook

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3c = 5c - 9
5c - 3c = 9
2c = 9
c = 4.50 answer
check
3*4.5 = 5*4.5 - 9
13.5 = 22.5 - 9
13.5 = 13.5
OK