SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to put this in a correct linear equation. The total cost of a pair of pants and a belt was $70.93. if the price of the pair of pants was $2.93 less than the

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to put this in a correct linear equation. The total cost of a pair of pants and a belt was $70.93. if the price of the pair of pants was $2.93 less than the       Log On


   

Question 396333: I cant figure out how to put this in a correct linear equation.
The total cost of a pair of pants and a belt was $70.93. if the price of the pair of pants was $2.93 less than the belt, what was the price of the pair of pants?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
belt =x
pants=x-2.93
----------
x+x-2.93=70.93
2x=73,86
x=36.93
x-2.93=34.00