SOLUTION: i am lost. i have a story problem. 5x+12y=240. x paperbacks are $5 each and y hardback books are $12 each. i came up with 5x24+12x10=240. i dont think it is correct.

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Question 676224: i am lost. i have a story problem. 5x+12y=240. x paperbacks are $5 each and y hardback books are $12 each. i came up with 5x24+12x10=240. i dont think it is correct.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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i am lost. i have a story problem. 5x+12y=240. x paperbacks are $5 each and y hardback books are $12 each. i came up with 5x24+12x10=240. i dont think it is correct.
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You didn't say what the problem is.

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Surely there is more information, such as how many books were sold in all. The way you have it illustrated would be 34 books in all.