SOLUTION: jim bought some cassettes for $2.50 each and half as many single cassettes for 1.50 dollar each.write an equation that represents jims purchase if total cost was $13.00.then solve

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Question 534901: jim bought some cassettes for $2.50 each and half as many single cassettes for 1.50 dollar each.write an equation that represents jims purchase if total cost was $13.00.then solve it.how much did Jim spend on blank cassettes than on singles
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = number of $2.50 cassettes
+x%2F2+ = number of $1.50 cassettes
given:
+2.5x+%2B+1.5%2A%28x%2F2%29+=+13+
+5x+%2B+1.5x++=+26+
+6.5x+=+26+
+x+=+4+
+x%2F2+=+2+
He bought 4 $2.50 cassettes
He bought 2 $1.50 cassettes