SOLUTION: Stacy wants to sell art prints at an art show for $12 each. The materials for each print cost $2.50, and the table rental at the show costs $38 for the day. How many prints must sh

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Question 1149190: Stacy wants to sell art prints at an art show for $12 each. The materials for each print cost $2.50, and the table rental at the show costs $38 for the day. How many prints must she sell for her revenue to equal her expenses?
Answer by ikleyn(52765) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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12*n = 38 + 2.50*n  dollars


is your basic equation, where "n" is the unknown number of prints.


Solve the equation for n and get the answer.