Question

Kelly spent $45 more on boots than she did on a pair of jeans.she spent $79.50 on the boots.How much did she spend on the jeans? Write and solve an equation

Answer 1

an equation could be

x+45=79.50
-45. -45
-----------------
x=$34.50

Answer 2

cost of jeans= $79.50 - $45
= $34.50