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Julia spent $58 on a book. the cost of the book was $20 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. how much did the backpack cost?
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Julia spent $58 on a book. the cost of the book was $20 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. how much did the backpack cost?

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58 + 20 = 78
78/2 = 39
backpack = $39
User LocalHorst
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Book: 2(backpack) - $20 = $58
2(backpack) = $78
backpack = $39


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