Algebra-1

To determine the number of apples, we can set up a system of equations based on the given information.

Let x be the number of books and y be the number of pens.

We know that Jane bought a total of 7 items. This information can be translated into the equation: x + y = 7

We also know that each book costs $6 and each pen costs $2. Thus, the equation representing the total costs can be written as: 6x + 2y = 22, then

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