SOLUTION: identify the variable and write an equation that describe the situation. Do Not Solve the equation. Gwen sold her car on consignment for x dollars. The saleswoman's commission was

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Question 282180: identify the variable and write an equation that describe the situation. Do Not Solve the equation. Gwen sold her car on consignment for x dollars. The saleswoman's commission was 10% of the selling price and Gwen received $6,570.

Answer by richwmiller(9144) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the variable is the selling price x
.1x+6570=x
Just for fun x=7300