5x+2y = 20
For every hardcover book (x) you will be charged 5$.
For every paperback book (y) you will be charged 2$.
The amount of both types of books you buy has to be under or equal to 20$
This is how I would do it:
-8x=28-4y divide the entire equation by 4
-2x=7-y Put y back on the left and put x on the right
y=7-2x.
Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract 3 from both sides
p.s. it would be 18 if it was x-3 = 15
