A shirt and pants have a combined cost of 78 dollars. The shirt costs 15 dollars less then the pants. How much does each item cost

The shirt is $31.50 and the pants are $46.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the cost of the pants.

If the shirt is 15 dollars less than the pants, its cost can be represented by x - 15.

Create an equation, and solve for x:

(x) + (x - 15) = 78

2x - 15 = 78

2x = 93

x = 46.5

So, the pants are $46.50.

Subtract 15 from this to find the cost of the shirt:

46.50 - 15

= 31.50

The shirt is $31.50 and the pants are $46.50