SOLUTION: The basketball coach is buying trophies and medals for the upcoming tournament. Trophies cost $15 each and medals cost $2 each. The coach spent a total of $60. He bought a total of

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Question 1159826: The basketball coach is buying trophies and medals for the upcoming tournament. Trophies cost $15 each and medals cost $2 each. The coach spent a total of $60. He bought a total of 12 trophies and medals combined.
Write the equation for the total number of trophies and medals. .
Answer by ikleyn(52898) About Me  (Show Source):
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This equation is


    trophies + medals = 12,

or  

    T       + M        = 12.      ANSWER

Solved (the question is answered).