how to solve this problem

Question

A jewerly store is selling a set of 4 pairs of gemston earrings for $58. Neva and three of her friends wan to buy the set so each could have one pair of earrings. Write and solve an equation that show how much each person should pay.

Answer 1

Let x = the amount of money each person should pay

4x = 58       Divide each side by 4.

x = $14.50