Question

Amelie is shopping for children's books and puzzle books. She wants to purchase at least 2 more children's books than puzzle books, but she can afford no more than 15 items total. If x represents the number of childrens books and y represents the number of puzzle books Amelie purchases, which point lies in the solution set?​

Answer 1

x = 9
y = 6

Step by step:

Divide 15 by 2: 15 ÷ 2 = 7.5
Subtract 0.5 from 7.5 (this will later be added back): 7.5 - 0.5 = 7
Subtract 1 from 7 (she wants to buy at least 2 more children books): 7 - 1 = 6
Subtract 6 from 15 (6 being the number of puzzle books, 15 being the total number of items): 15 - 6 = 9 (number of children books)