Hugh bought some magazines that cost $3.95 each and some books that cost $8.95 each. he spent a total of $47.65. if hugh bought 3 magazines, how many books did he buy? the equation that models the problem is 3.95m + 8.95b = 47.65, where m is the number of magazines and b is the number of books.

4 books.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been that Hugh bought some magazines that cost $3.95 each and some books that cost $8.95 each. He spent a total of $47.65.

The equation represents the given problem.

To find the number of books, b, bought by Hugh, we will substitute in our given equation.

Therefore, Hugh can buy 4 books.

5x+40

5(x + 8)

7x - 49

7(x - 7)

18x + 9

9(2x + 1)

15x - 10

5(3x - 2)

step-by-step explanation:

for number one all you have to do is factor 5 out of 5x + 40

for number 2 factor 7 out of 7x - 49

for number three factor 9 out of 18x + 9

for number four factor 5 out of 15x - 10