Question

joe bought 6 books for a total of $176.00. math books cost $30.00 and english books cost $28.00. how many of each type of book did he buy?

Answer 1

x=4

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 28(6-x)+30x = 176

Apply the Distributive Property: 168 - 28x+30x = 176

Combine like terms: 168+2x=176

Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation: 2x=176-168

Calculate the sum or difference: 2x=8

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable:x=8/2

Cross out the common factor: x=4