SOLUTION: Ernesto spent a total of 64$ for a pair of jeans and a shirt. The jean cost 6$ more than the shirt. What was the cost of the jeans?

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Question 110235This question is from textbook PRENTICE HALL ALGEBRA 1
: Ernesto spent a total of 64$ for a pair of jeans and a shirt. The jean cost 6$ more than the shirt. What was the cost of the jeans? This question is from textbook PRENTICE HALL ALGEBRA 1

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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J+%2B+S+=+64
J+=+S+%2B+6
S+%2B+6+%2B+S+=+64
2S+=+58
S+=+29
J+=+S+%2B+6
J+=+29+%2B+6
J+=+35
The jeans cost $35
check:
29+%2B+35+=+64
OK