Question

Ms. Gartland bought x number of shirts for the new members of her chorus. The cost for the x number of shirts, including $3.99 shipping, was $77.49. Each shirt cost $12.25. There was no sales tax on this purchase. Write an equation that can be used to find x.

Answer 1

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77.49 - 3.99 = 12.25 * x

73.5 = 12.25x
(Divide both sides by 12.25)
6 = x
So, she bought six shirts

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