SOLUTION: I have an algebra word problem and I need help with it. I tried but I couldn't get the right answer. The answer is supposed to be: $[(n^2+38n-80)/n]. The question is: "Ted bought "

Question 87330This question is from textbook Algebra: Structure and Method Book 1
: I have an algebra word problem and I need help with it. I tried but I couldn't get the right answer. The answer is supposed to be: $[(n^2+38n-80)/n]. The question is: "Ted bought "n" rolls of film for a total of $40. He then sold all but 2 of them for $1 more per roll than he paid. How much did he receive for he rolls of film that he sold?" The lesson involves mixed expressions and you have to rewrite fractions using the LCD. Thanks. This question is from textbook Algebra: Structure and Method Book 1

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ted paid dollars for each roll
One dollar more than what he paid is dollars
If he sold all but 2 rolls, then he sold rolls
The amount of money he got from selling the rolls
is
multiplying this out,

multiply the first 2 terms by which is 1

Now factor
answer
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