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Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10.How much did each pencil cost?

Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10.How much did each pencil cost?
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aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10.How much did each pencil cost?

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User John Waters
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Let x be the price.

24 - 7x = 10

14 = 7x

x = 2

Answer: $2 per pencil


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