Mikayla bought 5 skirts at $x each. Three of the five skirts came with a matching top for an additional $9 each write and simplify an expression that represents the total cost of her purchase

To find the total cost of Mikayla's purchase, we add together the costs of the skirts and tops. The costs of the skirts can be found be multiplying the quantity bought by the cost per skirt. Same goes for the tops.

5x + 3 (9)

Simplified:

5x + 27