SOLUTION: 0.08x + 0.07(15,000 - x)=1,110 solve the equation by first clearing it of decimals

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Question 30883: 0.08x + 0.07(15,000 - x)=1,110 solve the equation by first clearing it of decimals
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.08x + 0.07(15,000 - x)=1,110
8x + 7(15000-x) = 111000
8x + 105000-7x = 111000
x + 105000 = 111000
x = 6000

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