Problema Solution

a women bought some large frames for $12 each and some small frames for $4 each at a closeout sale. If she bought 18 frames for $104, find how many of each type she bought

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Let

x = the number of large frames

y = the number of small frames

x + y = 18

12x + 4y = 104

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x = 4 large frames

y = 14 small frames

The woman bought 4 large and 14 small frames.