Answer:
A. 48= 12x + 8y
B. 3 paper back books
Explanation:
A. If x represents hardback book, and they are $12 each then that is 12x. y = the paperback books that are $8 each, so 8y. and 48 is the amount that Enola spent.
B. 2 hardback books would equal $24. If you had 3 paperback books that would equal $24. And the two together to get the total amount of $48.