Answer:
5 paperback books
Explanation:
From the question:
A used bookstore sells hardback books and paperback books. A hardback book costs $11, including tax. A paperback book costs $5, including tax. Jamal spent $47.
Let the number of paper backs = p
Let the number rod hardbacks = h
Hence:
$11 × h + $5 × p = $47
11h + 5p = 47
Jamal bought 3 more paperback books than hardback books.
h + 3 = p
h = p - 3
How many paperback books did Jamal buy?
Hence:
11h + 5p = 47
11(p - 3) + 5p = 47
11p - 33 + 5p = 47
16p = 47 + 33
16p = 80
p = 80/16
p = 5
Hence, he bought 5 paper back books