Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 121: 87

Answer

x = 15.3

Work Step by Step

1000(7x - 10) = 50(412 + 100x) Distribute: 7000x - 10,000 = 20,600 + 5000x Subtract 5000x from both sides: 2000x - 10,000 = 20,600 Add 10,000 to both sides: 2000x = 30,600 Divide both sides by 2000: x = 15.3
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