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Toni can carry up to 18 lb in her backpack. Her lunch weighs 1 lb, and her books (b) weights 3 lb each. How many books can she carry in her backpack?​

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5 books

Step by step explanation:

With her lunchbag in her backpack she can carry 17 pounds. 3×5 is 15 and 15 is the highest we can go without passing 17. She can carry 6 if she does NOT bring her lunch bag

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