SOLUTION: (1) solve the equation: 3(X-0.87) -2X = 4.98 (2) Finding MSRP. What was the MSRP for a Hummer H1 that sold for $107,272 after an 8% discount? (3) Conse

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Question 172542: (1) solve the equation: 3(X-0.87) -2X = 4.98

(2) Finding MSRP. What was the MSRP for a Hummer H1
that sold for $107,272 after an 8% discount?
(3) Consecutive odd integers. Find two consecutive odd
intergers whose sum is 56.

These will hopefully be the last 3. Even the most simple problems are stumping me.

Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1)3(x-.87)-2x=4.98
:
3x-2.61-2x=4.98
:

:
2)let msrp =m
:
m-.08m=107272
:
.92m=107272
:
msrp is dollars
3)let consecutive odd integers be 2a+1 and 2a+3
:
2a+1+2a+3=56
:
4a=52
:
a=13
:


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