SOLUTION: Ian bought a pair of jeans at the regular price. When the jeans went on sale, he purchased 3 more pairs that were $5 off the regular price. He spent a total of $50 for 4 pairs of j

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Question 320847: Ian bought a pair of jeans at the regular price. When the jeans went on sale, he purchased 3 more pairs that were $5 off the regular price. He spent a total of $50 for 4 pairs of jeans.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let regular price be $x
discounted price = x-5
3 will cost 3(x-5)
..
3(x-5)+x= 50
3x-15+x=50
4x=65
x=16.25 regular price of jeans
CHECK
16.25 + 11.25*3=50
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