Jade buys a blouse and a skirt for 34 of their original price. She pays a total of $31.50 for the two items. If the original price of the blouse is $18, what is the original price of the skirt?


Part A


Which equation represents the situation?


0.75s = 31.50

34(18s) = 31.50

0.75(s + 31.50) = 18

34(18 + s) = 31.50


Part B


Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.

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