SOLUTION: Julio rented 18 videos for $43. If the new releases cost $3 each and the general titles cost $2 each, how many new releases did he rent?

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Question 929073: Julio rented 18 videos for $43. If the new releases cost $3 each and the general titles cost $2 each, how many new releases did he rent?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the number of new releases
$3x + $2(18-x) = $43
x = 43 - 36
x = 7, new releases he rented.
And...checking(11 general titles 18-7
$21 + $22 = $43