Please help me! I cant figure this out

AB is the same as A multiplied by B. In order to get this value, we need to figure out the value of A and B.

We have two equations here:

a + 5b = 2b + 13

a = 3b - 5

The second equation already has A isolated. So, we can take that equation and plug in the value for A. Doing so will allow us to solve for B.

(3b - 5) + 5b = 2b + 13

8b - 5 = 2b + 13

6b - 5 = 13

6b = 18

b = 3

Now that we know B, we can use our equation that isolated A.

a = 3(3) - 5

a = 9 - 5

a = 4

Therefore, a = 4 and b = 3, and ab = 12.

Hope this helps!

let x be the money she spent so that she can earn the free t-shirt.

since, she already spent $112.49

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also, as per the statement: jennifer must spend $250 or more in order to qualify for a free t-shirt at the store.

then,

we have an inequality i.,e

subtract 112.49 from both sides we get;

therefore, $137. 51 more money does jennifer need to spend so that she can earn the free t-shirt