+82 Megan buys 3 bracelets and 3 necklaces. Each bracelet costs $5. Megan pays the clerk $40 and gets $4 change. What is the cost, in dollars, of one necklace?
+5265 3(5)+3(x)=36
3x+15=36
Subtract 15.
3x=21
Divide by 3 on both sides.
x=7
So each bracelet is $7
+5265 3(5)+3(x)=36
3x+15=36
Subtract 15.
3x=21
Divide by 3 on both sides.
x=7
So each bracelet is $7
