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Two parents were shopping online for
new clothes for their kids. One mom
spent $26.50 on 3 shirts and 1 pair of
pants. Another mom spent $42 on 4 of
the same shirts and 2 of the same pairs
of the same pants. What was the cost
of each shirt and pair of pants?

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Redlipstick143

Answer:

Shirt= $5.50

Pant=$10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's shirt be 'x' and pant be 'y'

=}. 3x + y = $26.50

4x + 2y = $42

=}. 3x + y = $26.50

2x + y = $21. ( then first term minus

second term )

=}. x = $ 5.50

Now, y = $26.50 - 3x

= $26.50 - 16.50

= $10

Thx I hope it will be helpful

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