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Hugh bought some magazines that cost $3.95 each and some books that cost $8.95 each. He spent a total of $47.65. If Hugh bought 3 magazines, how many books did he buy? The equation that models the problem is 3.95m + 8.95b = 47.65, where m is the number of magazines and b is the number of books.

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3.95(3) + 8.95b = 47.65
11.85 + 8.95b = 47.65

Subtract 11.85 from both sides.

8.95b = 35.8

Divide 8.95 from both sides.

b = 4

Hugh bough 4 books.

Answer: Answer 1  3.95m + 8.95b= 47.65 Answer 2. b=4 Step-by-step explanation: answer on edge

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