SOLUTION: M paid $87.00 for a skirt and blouse. the skirt costs twice as much as the blouce. what was the cost of the skirt.

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Question 907818: M paid $87.00 for a skirt and blouse. the skirt costs twice as much as the blouce. what was the cost of the skirt.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the cost of blouse
x+ 2x = $87.00
3x = $87.00
x = $29.00, the cost of blouse. Skirt $58.00
Checking..
sum = $87.00