Guillermo bought some reams of paper for $5 each and a $200 printer. He spent a total of $450. Write and solve an equation to find the number of reams of paper Guillermo purchased.

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Guillermo bought some reams of paper for $5 each and a $200 printer. He spent a total of $450. Write and solve an equation to find the number of reams of paper Guillermo purchased.

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Equation = $5x + $200= $450

1. $5x + $200= $450

2. $5x = $450 - $200

3. $5x = $250

4. x = ($250/$5)

5. x = 50 reams of paper

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