Answer:
the cost of each pair of shorts=$17
Step-by-step explanation:
Sally buys 5 shirts on sale for $20 each. she also buys 5 pairs of shorts, each pair of shorts being the same price. if the total cost for the clothes is $185,
Let x be the cost of each pair of shorts
total cost = cost of 5 shirts + cost of 5 pairs of shorts
Given total cost is 185
\(185 = 5*20 + 5*x\)
\(185= 100+5x\)
Subtract 100 from both sides
\(85=5x\)
divide by 5 on both sides
x= 17
