he total cost of a belt and a jacket was $58.82. If the price of the belt was $8.94 less than the jacket, what was the price of the belt?

Question

the total cost of a belt and a jacket was $58.82. If the price of the belt was $8.94 less than the jacket, what was the price of the belt?

Answer 1

X + X-8.94 = 58.82

2x - 8.94 = 58.82

2x = 67.76

x=33.88

The jacket costs $33.88

The belt costs $24.94