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Math problem charges $3 to ship an order of books, plus $0.99 per book. write the equation to model the cost to ship one order, based on the number of books. of ron order's 4 books, what will the shipping cost be

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T= total cost
x= number of books


EQUATION
T= $0.99x + $3.00

RON'S COST
T= 0.99(4 books) + 3.00
T= 3.96 + 3.00
T= $6.96


ANSWER:
Equation: T= $0.99x + $3.00;
Ron's Cost: $6.96

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