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Write the equation and solve it.

Melanie had 345 dollars to spend on 9 books. After
buying them she had 12 dollars. How much did each book cost ?
Someone help

User Nabster
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Answer: 345 - 9x = 12 is the equation. Each book cost $37.

Step-by-step explanation: 345 - 12 = 333. This reveals that she spent $333 on books. We divide this by nine to find how much each cost. 333 / 9 = 37. In the equation, x = 37.

User Droidchef
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Equation: 9x + 12 = 345
Answer: 37
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