SOLUTION: McKenzie bought 2 dvds and 7 cds. Each cd cost $2.50 less than each dvd. She spent a total of $162.50. A. Write an equation that represents the situation. Let x = the cost of 1 dv

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Question 1124053: McKenzie bought 2 dvds and 7 cds. Each cd cost $2.50 less than each dvd. She spent a total of $162.50.
A. Write an equation that represents the situation. Let x = the cost of 1 dvd
B. What is the cost of each dvd?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 dvd, x
1 cd, x-2.5

2x%2B7%28x-2.5%29=162.5
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9x-17.5=162.5
9x=180
highlight%28x=20%29---------- 1 dvd, price