Question

Uncle Zack spent $36 at a book store. He bought science fiction and mystery novels. The science fiction novels cost $10 apiece and the mystery novels cost $2 apiece. If Uncle Zack bought 6 novels, how many of each type did he buy?

​ science fiction novels

​ mystery novels
PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer 1

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Answer: 3 science fiction novels and 3 mystery novels

Explanation:

10x + 2x = 36

12x = 36

x = 3

10(3) + 2(3) = 36

meaning 3 of each book

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