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4 December, 01:33

Elaine bought a total of 15 shirts and pairs of pants. She bought 7 more shirts than pants. How many of each did she buy?

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  1. 4 December, 05:07
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    She bought 11 shirts and 4 pants

    Let x = pants

    Let y = shirts

    x+y=15

    x+7=y

    x=y-7

    (y-7) + y=15

    2y=22

    y=11

    x+y=15

    11+x=15

    x=4

    Therefore, Elaine bought 11 shirts and 4 pants
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