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Write an equation using e for the erasers. Then solve the equation to find the

number of earsers. Show all your steps and work.

You went to the store and bought a magazine for $5 and six erasers. You spent
a total of $23.
How much did each eraser cost?

User Mholzmann
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6 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

6e + 5 = 23

6e = 18

e = $3 for each eraser

User Igotit
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Answer:

$3

Explanation:

5+6e = 23

6e = 23-5

6e = 18

e = 18÷6 = 3

User Matan Yadaev
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