SOLUTION: Please help me write the equation for this problem. I have a challege processing word problems. If I can write the equation I have not problem solving it: Justin is shopping for

Question 69853: Please help me write the equation for this problem. I have a challege processing word problems. If I can write the equation I have not problem solving it:
Justin is shopping for new tires for his 4-wheel drive truck. In addition to the price of new tires, there is a 4% sales tax plus a state mandated $40 fee for disposing of his old tires. If Justin had determined he will spend less than $389.44 total, then what is the price range he can spend on the tire set?
Answer by stanbon(48551) (Show Source):
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Justin is shopping for new tires for his 4-wheel drive truck. In addition to the price of new tires, there is a 4% sales tax plus a state mandated $40 fee for disposing of his old tires. If Justin had determined he will spend less than $389.44 total, then what is the price range he can spend on the tire set?
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Let x be the price of one tire.
Justin will pay 4x for the four tires
In addition he will pay 4(0.04x) for the four tires.
You statement seems to imply he will pay $40 to dispose of the four tires.
INEQUALITY: 4x+4(0.04x)+40 <389.44
4x(1.04)+40<389.44
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Cheers,
Stan H.