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Elliot has a total of 26 books. He has 12 more fiction books than nonfiction books. Let x represent the number of fiction books and y represent the number of nonfiction books. Which system of linear equations represents the situation?

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Which equation represents the situation? x + (x - 12) = 26

How many fiction books does Elliot have? 19

How many nonfiction books does Elliot have? 7

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