13. Consumerism Marillia paid $180 for 3 video games and 4 books. Three months later she purchased 8 books and 6 video games. Her brother guessed that she spent $320. Assuming that the prices of video games and books did not change, is it possible that she spent $320 for the second set of purchases? Explain.

13. Consumerism Marillia paid $180 for 3 video games and 4 books. Three months later she purchased 8 books and 6 video games. Her brother guessed that she spent $320. Assuming that the prices of video games and books did not change, is it possible that she spent $320 for the second set of purchases? Explain.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.6: Solve Applications With Linear Inequalities

Problem 3.111TI: Taleisha’s phone plan costs her $28.80 a month plus $0.20 per text message. How many text messages...

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