Answer: 4 pairs of socks
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the described situation, Anika spends [tex]\$25.74[/tex] in 1 pair of shin guards for [tex]$8.58[/tex] and [tex]x[/tex] pairs of socks for [tex]\$4.29[/tex] each pair.
So, we can express this in the following equation:
[tex]\$25.74=$8.58+\$4.29 x[/tex]
Isolating [tex]x[/tex] we will find the pairs of socks:
[tex]\$25.74-$8.58=\$4.29 x[/tex]
[tex]x=\frac{\$17.16}{\$4.29}[/tex]
[tex]x=4[/tex] Hence, Anika bought 4 pairs of socks.
