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Alison bought some storage tubs for her garage. She bought 3 large ones and 6 small ones, for $48 total. If the large tubs cost $6, how much do the small ones cost?
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Define a variable ** Let t be the price of the small tubs
Write an equation ** 3*6+6*t=48
Combine like terms ** 18+6*t=48
Subtract 18 from both sides ** 6*t=48-18=30
Simplify ** 6t=30
How much do the small tubs cost? ** t=<<5=5>>5 dollars for each small tub
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