SOLUTION: ok i need a little help, I just need the equation if possible, that is where I am having the most trouble, once I have the equation I can usually take it from there. You inves

Question 246189: ok i need a little help, I just need the equation if possible, that is where I am having the most trouble, once I have the equation I can usually take it from there.
You invested $4000 in two accounts. In the first part of the investment you earned 4% simple interest. on the second part of the investment, you lost 3%. Combining earnings and losses, the annual incomes from these investments was $55. How much was invest at each rate?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You invested $4000 in two accounts. In the first part of the investment you earned 4% simple interest. on the second part of the investment, you lost 3%. Combining earnings and losses, the annual incomes from these investments was $55. How much was invest at each rate?
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With two equations:
x + y = 4000
0.04x-0.03y= 55
If you use two equations you solve for x and y.
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With one equation
0.04x - 0.04(4000-x) = 55
If you use one equation you solve for x and 4000-x.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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