You buy 3 books that each cost the same amount and a magazine , all for $55.99. You know that the magazine costs $1.99. How much does each book cost? I need solve numerically and algebraically.

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anonymous · Answer

3(X) + 1.99 = 55.99

anonymous · Answer

Where X = the cost of one book.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. What does it mean to solve numerically? Can you show me that?

anonymous · Answer

Uhmm not a clue, to be honest. Sorry.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks...no problem.  I think it is 55.99-1.99 = 54    54/3=18

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, that's what I was thinking as well.