Question

Rhonda bought five shirts from a
store and had $10 left. If she had only
bought three shirts, she would have
had $24 left.
If each shirt costs the same, which of
the following equations could be used
to determine x, the cost of each shirt,
in dollars?
A 10 - 5x = 24 - 3x
B 5x + 3x = 10 + 24
C 10 + 5x = 24 +3x
D 5 + 10x = 3 + 24x

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C $10+5x=24+3x$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ------> the cost of each shirt

we know that

The cost of 5 shirts plus $10 (amount of money that would remain) must be equal to the cost of 3 shirts plus $24 (amount of money that would remain). Considering that the cost of the shirts is the same

The linear equation that represent this scenario is

$10+5x=24+3x$

Solve for x

$5x-3x=24-10$

$2x=14$

$x=\ 7$