document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=148948>Question 148948</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Ferdinand sold his algebra textbook using an internet auction site that charges a commission of 13% of the selling price. After the commission was paid, Ferdinand received $22.78. If x represents the selling price, then x satisfies x – 0.13x = 22.78. Solve this equation to find the selling price </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(x – 0.13x = 22.78)=(1.0x – 0.13x = 22.78)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Combine like terms (the x's)<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".87x=22.78\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by .87<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=26.18\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Selling price=$26.18 </SPAN>\n" );
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