Sam wants to buy a science book and a math book. The cost of a science book is $2 more than the cost of math book. The cost of 4 math book is the same as the cost of three science books. What is the cost of each book?

Respuesta :

science book is $8 and math book is $6

EXPLANATION
8x3=24
6x4=24
6+2=8

The cost of math book is $6 and the cost of science book is $8

let

the cost of the math book = x

The cost of a science book is $2 more than the cost of math book. Therefore,

  • cost of science book = x + 2

The cost of 4 math book is the same as the cost of three science books. Therefore,

  • 4x = 3(x + 2)
  • 4x = 3x + 6
  • x = 6

Cost of math book = $6

Cost of science book = $8

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