SOLUTION: Can you assist me with the following problem
0.08x+0.5(x+100)=73.2
0.08x+0.5x+0.50=73.2
x=40
Thank you for your help
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Question 118641: Can you assist me with the following problem
0.08x+0.5(x+100)=73.2
0.08x+0.5x+0.50=73.2
x=40
Thank you for your help
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Nellene Mae:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation
Distribute
Multiply both sides by 100 to move the decimal on each number 2 times. This will make every number a whole number.
Distribute and multiply
Combine like terms on the left side
Subtract 5000 from both sides
Combine like terms on the right side
Divide both sides by 58 to isolate x
Divide
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Answer:
So our answer is
Answer by Nellene Mae(3) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=40
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