OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 9 · Algebra · Algebra word problems
Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 9
Solve using the problem solving strategy for word problems. Remember to write a complete sentence to answer each question.
Huong is organizing paperback and hardback books for her club’s used book sale. The number of paperbacks is 12 less than three times the number of hardbacks. Huong had 162 paperbacks. How many hardback books were there?
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 9
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