document.write( "Question 916020: A pair of shoes and a sweater cost $98. If the sweater cost $16 more than the shoes, how much did the sweater cost? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #555886 by JulietG(1812)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Z + s = 98 \n" ); document.write( "S = Z + 16 \n" ); document.write( "Therefore, Z + (Z+16) = 98 \n" ); document.write( "2Z + 16 = 98 \n" ); document.write( "2Z = 82 \n" ); document.write( "Z = 41 \n" ); document.write( "If the shoes cost 41, then the sweater costs 57 \n" ); document.write( "41 + 57 = 98 \n" ); document.write( " |