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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-22

Tim had $149 to spend on 8 books. After buying them, he had $13. Write and solve an equation to find the cost per book.

Asked by kkfritz

Answer (2)

8x+13=$149 is the equation 8x+13-13=149-13 8x=136 You divide 136 by 8x=$17 The answer is $17 per book

Answered by Geekhawk | 2024-06-10

To find the cost per book, we set up the equation 8 x + 13 = 149 . Solving for x , we find that the cost per book is $17. Tim spent a total of $136 on the 8 books, leaving him with $13 remaining.
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Answered by Geekhawk | 2025-06-18