Alan bought 3 pencils and a notebook. The notebook cost $6, and he spent a total of $12. How much did each pencil cost? Use p to represent how much each pencil costs.

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Alvin Reyes · Answer 1 · 2023-03-05T02:45:12+0000

Answer:

$2

Explanation:

If the total is $12, and he spent $6 on a notebook, he has $6 left for his 3 pencils. If each pencil costs the same, he paid $2 for each pencil.