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Julia spent $60 on a book. the cost of the book was $16 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. how much did the backpack cost?

Julia spent $60 on a book. the cost of the book was $16 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. how much did the backpack cost?
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Julia spent $60 on a book. the cost of the book was $16 less than twice what she spent on a backpack. how much did the backpack cost?

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60 = 2x - 16
2x= 16+ 60 = 76

76 / 2 = 38

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