Answer:
6 pencils
Step-by-step explanation:
Total cost = paper * cost of a package + pencils * cost of a pencils
We bought 1 pack of paper at 3 dollars and p pencils at 2 dollars
15 = 1*3 + p*2
15 = 3+2p
Subtract 3 from each side
15-3 = 3+2p-3
12 = 2p
Divide by 2
12/2 = 2p/2
6 = p
