SOLUTION: A woman bought some large frames for ​$17 each and some small frames for ​$8 each at a closeout sale. If she bought 24 frames for ​$273, find how many of each typ

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Question 1097790: A woman bought some large frames for ​$17 each and some small frames for ​$8 each at a closeout sale. If she bought 24 frames for ​$273, find how many of each type she bought.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x are large
24-x are small
$17x+(24-x)*$8= $273
17x+192-8x=273
9x=81
x=9
9 large frames @$17=$153
15 small frames @$8=$120
adds to $273