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Write an equation. Use the variables given in the question . a magazine cost $3.00 and a book cost $7.00. If you want to spend exactly $45.00 on reading this month and you need to buy 8 magazines , how many book can you buy ? Write an equation in standard form modeling this situation. PLEASE HELP NEED ASAP !!!! DUE IN 10 MINS !

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(8*3) + (7*x) = 45
(24) + (7*x) = 45
45 - 24 = 21
x = 21
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