write and solve an equation to find the original price of the shirt?

Question

A coupon subtracts $5.16 from the price p of a shirt. You pay $15.48 for the shirt after using the coupon.

Answer 1

p = 15.48 + 5.16 (Or p - 5.16 = 15.48)

p = 20.64

 

The original price was $20.64. The coupon discount was $5.16, leaving $15.48 to be paid for the shirt.

 

 

Answer 2

Hi Travina;

p-$5.16=$15.48

Let's add $5.16 to both sides of the equation...

p-$5.16+$5.16=$15.48+$5.16

p=$20.64