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A shirt costs $5.75 less than a pair of pants. Together the items cost $97.52.

Which equation could be used to determine the cost x of the pants?
A. 5.75 - 2x = 97.52
B. x + (x - 5.75) = 97.52
C. x - (x - 5.75) = 97.52
D. x - 5.75 = 97.52

Respuesta :

The equation could be used to determine the cost x of the pants is

x - 5. 75 = 97. 52. Option D

What are algebraic equations?

An algebraic equation can be defined as a mathematical statement in which two or more expressions are set equal to each other.

From the information given, we have that;

  • A shirt costs $5.75 less than a pair of pants ; shows difference which is written with a negative sign
  • Together the items cost $97.52

Let the cost of the pair of pants  be x

x - $5. 75 = $97. 52

Can be written thus;

x - 5. 75 = 97. 52

Thus, the equation could be used to determine the cost x of the pants is

x - 5. 75 = 97. 52. Option D

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