SOLUTION: You bought Vans for $40 and 3 pairs of socks. You spent a total of $58. How much were each pair of socks?

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Question 1186423: You bought Vans for $40 and 3 pairs of socks. You spent a total of $58. How much were each pair of socks?
Answer by JBnovelwriter(34) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
total 58-40=18
divide $18 by 3pairs of socks
$6=1 pair of socks