Question

A shirt costs $5 less than a sweater. Together they cost

$25. How much does the sweater cost? _____

Answer 1

Sweater-15$

Shirt-10$

Explanation:

Sweater x

Shirt x-5

x+x-5=25

2x=30

x=15 (sweater)

x-5=15-5=10 (shirt)

Answer 2

$20

Explanation:

together they cost $25, do 25-5