SOLUTION: Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much was the blouse?

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Question 756711: Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much was the blouse?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +b+ = amount she paid for blouse
given:
+42+=+2b+-+14+
+2b+=+42+%2B+14+
+2b+=+56+
+b+=+28+
The blouse was $28