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At a bookstore Mrs.McIntyre buys three books, one for each of her children. Each book cost the same amount. She also buys $1.50 magazine for herself. Her purchases have a total price of $13.47. The equation 3x+1.50=13.47 models this situation. Solve this equation for x. Explain what this value of x means in terms of the bookstore purchases.

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Answer:

x=3.99

Explanation:

3x + 1.5= 13.47

3x + 1.5 - 1.5 = 13.47 - 1.5

3x = 11.97

3x/3 = 11.97/3

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User Crispert
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Answer:

X= $3.99

Explanation:

X is the value of each book

User Stephanie
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