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?
Let t be the price of the small tubs
3*6+6*t=48
18+6*t=48
6*t=48-18=30
6t=30
t=<<5=5>>5 dollars for each small tub
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