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jason has 90$ to spend.He wants to purchase a bag for $30,one eraser for$10 ,and three pencils.Each of the pencils cost the same price. Determine the price of a pencil

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Answer:

about $16.6 each


User Michael Erickson
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90 = 30 + 10 + 3p

90 = 40 + 3p

subtract 40 from each side

50 = 3p

divide by 3

p = 16.67

User Fabio K
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