SOLUTION: Mrs.Jonson just purchased a total of 12 books and magazines for her office. The total bill was $112. She spent $16 on magazines, and the books cost $12 each. How many books did she

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Question 1112298: Mrs.Jonson just purchased a total of 12 books and magazines for her office. The total bill was $112. She spent $16 on magazines, and the books cost $12 each. How many books did she buy.
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Mrs.Jonson just purchased a total of 12 books and magazines for her office. The total bill was $112. She spent $16 on magazines, and the books cost $12 each. How many books did she buy.
Equation:
Value:: 12B + 16 = 112 dollars
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B = -4/3 + 28/3
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B = 24/3 = 8 (# of books bought)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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