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14 May, 03:14

Gary is selling paperback and hardcover books at a yard

sale. He charges $2 for each paperback. He earned $10

in sales of hardcover books. He earned $20 selling books

at the yard sale. How many paperbacks did he sell?

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  1. 14 May, 03:55
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    Gary sold 5 paperback books

    Step-by-step explanation:

    each book is equal to $2 and $10 were made in Hardcover

    So that only leaves us with ten unaccounted dollars

    5x=10

    Each book or (x) in this case is two dollars

    so it will come out to be five books
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