The equation that represents the original price, p, of the shirt is:
2p = 7.98
To solve this equation for p, divide both sides by 2:
p = 7.98/2
p = 3.99
Therefore, the original price of the shirt is $3.99.
A store is having its year-end sale. A shirt now costs $7.98, which is half of its original price. Complete and solve the working equation that represents the original price, p , of the shirt.(1 point)
___p=7.98
p=___ dollars
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