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A book costs $p. Daniel wants to buy 3 books. He pays the cashier $q. Write an algebraic expression for the amount of change he will receive.

*this question is about ALGEBRA*​

User Ruba
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Answer:

Q - P

Explanation:

I think that is what it is, it is my blank answer but i think it is that because he pays the cashier $Q and the book is $P, we know Daniel the big fat nerd wants to buy the book so he has enough (obviously)

User Mark Streatfield
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Answer:

$(q-3p)

Explanation:

1 book cost: $p

3 books cost:$p×3=$3p

Amount paid: $q

amount of change he will receive=$(q-3p)

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