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The equation 12x−80=y can be used to find your profit, y , in dollars from buying $80 worth of art supplies and painting portraits for $12 each. What does the x stand for? A.The cost (in dollars) per portrait , B.The number of portraits painted, C.The total profit (in dollars) , D.The cost of the art supplies (in dollars)

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Answer:

The number of portraits painted

Explanation:

12x−80=y

painting portraits for $12 each

$80 worth of art supplies

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12x - 80 = y

the x stands for the number of painted portraits
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