Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method, and fill
in the blanks.
Lucy, an artist, plans to paint and sell some miniature paintings. She just bought some
brushes for $26, and paint and canvas for each painting costs $65; she will sell each painting
for $78. Once Lucy sells a certain number of her paintings, she will be breaking even. How
much will Lucy have earned? How many paintings will that be?
when she has sold
Lucy's expenses and receipts will both total $
paintings.
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Work it out
of her