Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.3 - More on Percents and Problem Solving - Problem Set 4.3 - Page 162: 49

Answer

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Work Step by Step

While it is legal to multiply both sides of the equation by 10, one must multiply all terms by 10. Thus, it should be 12x+20 = 38, not 12x+2=38. After this adjustment is made, the problem can be solved correctly.
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