Jessica has a basic cable television service for $15 per month. If she adds the movie channels, it will cost an additional $12 per month. The sports channels cost $3 less per month than the movie channels. If Jessica adds the movie channels and the sports channels, what will her total monthly payment be?
How much do the sports channels cost? ** The sports channels cost $12 - $3 = $<<12-3=9>>9 per month.
How much does Jessica have to pay in total? ** Jessica has to pay $15 + $12 + $9 = $<<15+12+9=36>>36 in total per month.
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