SOLUTION: Julia spent $58 on a book. The cost of the book was $18 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. How much did the backpack cost?

SOLUTION: Julia spent $58 on a book. The cost of the book was $18 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. How much did the backpack cost?

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Question 706365: Julia spent $58 on a book. The cost of the book was $18 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. How much did the backpack cost?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

p is price of the backpack.
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