SOLUTION: Write and equation to describe each situation, tell what each variable represents. 1. Marie is sending some paperback books to her cousin. Each book weighs 4 ounces. Whe is mail

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Question 119498: Write and equation to describe each situation, tell what each variable represents.
1. Marie is sending some paperback books to her cousin. Each book weighs 4 ounces. Whe is mailing them in a box that weighs 6 ounces.
Variables_________________________________
equation__________________________________
Thanks so much. I need to help my son with his homework
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Marie is sending some paperback books to her cousin. Each book weighs 4 ounces. she is mailing them in a box that weighs 6 ounces.
Variables__# of books = b ; Weight of the total package = w(b)_______________________________
equation: W(b) = 6 + 4b
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Cheers,
Stan H.