Solving word problems

Question

Some students want to order shirts with their school logo. One company charges $9.65 per shirt plus a setup fee of $43. Another company charges $8.40 per shirt plus a $58 fee. For what number of shirts would the cost be the same?

Answer 1

Let the number of shirts be n

company 1 would charge

9.65n +43

company 2 would charge

8.40n + 58

when both costs are the same

9.65n +43 = 8.40n + 58

Now you can solve for n

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