): with the 20% off coupon, alexis received a discount of $15 on her shoes. what was the regular price of her shoes before the 20% off coupon was applied? justify your answer using equations, models, and/or words to explain your mathematical reasoning.

X= cost of shoes before discount

100-20=80

.80x = x-15

.80x-x= -15

-0.2x= -15

X= 75 dollars

Do the math. she originally had 50 dollars on her gift card and she had 12 dollars left on her gift card after she finished her shopping spree. if you subtract 50 minus 12 you get thirty eight dollars as your answer. so therefore, ciara spent 38 dollars total o