CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 1-46

While organizing his bookshelf, Michael noticed that he had eight more science-fiction novels than spy novels. If he owns $26$ science-fiction and spy novels, how many of each type of novel does he own? Explain how you found your solution.

Hint:

Use guess and check to find your answer.

More Help 1:

Make three columns: one for spy novels, one for science fiction novels, and one for the total.

More Help 2:

Remember that the spy novels $+8$ equals the number of science fiction novels Michael has.

Answer:

He owns $9$ spy novels and $17$ science fiction novels.