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Amanda has $40 to spend on used books. Hardcover books cost $5 and paperback books cost $8

each. Which equation in standard form determines the number x of hardcover books and the
number y of paperback books she can buy?
Hi I need help asap plz

Amanda has $40 to spend on used books. Hardcover books cost $5 and paperback books-example-1

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Answer:

5x + 8y= 40

Explanation:

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