For 9x+25=88, Deena wrote the situation "I bought some shirts at the store for $9 each and received a $25 discount. My total bill was $88. How many shirts did I buy?"

Question

Mathematics

Asa White

23 August, 04:58

For 9x+25=88, Deena wrote the situation "I bought some shirts at the store for $9 each and received a $25 discount. My total bill was $88. How many shirts did I buy?"

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Kaitlynn · Answer 1

This is a simple math problem.

To find how many shirts Deena bought first, subtract

9x+25=88

-25 - 25

Then

9x=63

Divide by 9

9/9=1

and

63/9=7

x=7

Thus, Deena bought 7 shirts.