Question

Bertrand spent a total of $62 for a pair of jeans and a shirt. The jeans cost $4 more than the shirt. Write an equation for this situation.

Answer 1

Answer:

2j+s = 62; and j-4=s

Step-by-step explanation:

suppose,

j is for jeans

and s is for shirt;

then

2j+s=62;

and

j-4=s;

using the value of s in first equation

2j + j-4=62;

3j = 66;

j= 22;

then s = 62- 2j

s= 62 - (2*22);

s = 62 - 44;

s = 18;