Question

Leona spent $22.95 at the mall. She bought a T-shirt and a book. The book $12.25. How much did the T-shirt cost?

A. Write the equation that models the problem.

B. Solve the Equation.

C. Answer the question.

Answer 1

A) Let x = cost of t-shirt:

x= 22.95-12.25

B) x = 22.95 -12.25 = 10.70

C) the t-shirt cost $10.70