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The library is having a book sale. Hardcover books sell for $4 each, and paperback books are $2 each. If Connie spends $26 for 8 books, how many hardcover books did she buy?

The library is having a book sale. Hardcover books sell for $4 each, and paperback books are $2 each. If Connie spends $26 for 8 books, how many hardcover books did she buy?
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The library is having a book sale. Hardcover books sell for $4 each, and paperback books are $2 each. If Connie spends $26 for 8 books, how many hardcover books did she buy?

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5 hard covers and 3 paperbacks.
User ElJackiste
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5 hardcover books and 3 paperbook.

(5 * 4) + (3 * 2) \\ = 20 + 6 = 26
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