SOLUTION: Lynette spends $95 on a pair of shoes and a purse. The shoes cost 4 times as much as the purse. How much does Lynette pay for the purse?

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Question 715322: Lynette spends $95 on a pair of shoes and a purse. The shoes cost 4 times as much as the purse. How much does Lynette pay for the purse?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x+x=95
5x=95
x=$19