SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Gwen brought a new Toyota Corolla. the selling price plus 8% state sales tax was $15,714. What was the sell price?

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Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15,714=x+.08x
15,714=1.08x
x=15,714/1.08
x=$14,550 was the base price before taxes.