SOLUTION: Manuel bought a shirt and a sweater for a total price of $65. The price of the sweater was $5 more than twice the price of the shirt. What was the price of the shirt?

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Question 1150332: Manuel bought a shirt and a sweater for a total price of $65. The price of the sweater was $5 more than twice the price of the shirt. What was the price of the shirt?
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Algebraically....

x = shirt
x+5 = sweater

x%2B%28x%2B5%29+=+65

Solve using basic algebra.

Using logical reasoning and simple mental arithmetic....

If the sweater cost $5 less, it would cost the same as the shirt, and the total cost would be $60.
So the shirt costs half of $60, or $30.
So the sweater costs $30+$5 = $35.