SOLUTION: three new ink cartridges cast $9 less than 5 new ink cartridges. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of each ink cartidges.

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Question 232950: three new ink cartridges cast $9 less than 5 new ink cartridges. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of each ink cartidges.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-9=5x
2x=9
x=$4.50 ea