Problema Solution

A woman bought some large frames for $12 each and some small frames for $8 each at a closeout sale. If she bought 24 frames for $232, find how many of each type she bought.

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Let 'x' represent the number of large frames purchased, then 24-x represents the number of small frames. 

232=12x+8(24-x)

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x=10

24-10=14

So 10 large frames and 14 small frames were purchased.