SOLUTION: Susan bought 10 books at a bazaar. She paid $2 each for some and $3 each for the rest of the books. Hoa many $2 books did susan buy if she spent $26?

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Question 1082289: Susan bought 10 books at a bazaar. She paid $2 each for some and $3 each for the rest of the books. Hoa many $2 books did susan buy if she spent $26?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x of the $2's and y of the $3's.

system%28x%2By=10%2C2x%2B3y=26%29


3x%2B3y-2x-3y=30-26
highlight%28x=4%29