document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=155761>Question 155761</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi, I'm having a difficult time with this words problem from chapter 1.5, i would really appreciate it if you can help me sove for it. Thanks.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "11. A chess tutor charges a fee for the first lesson that is 1.5 times the fee for the later lessons. You spend $315 for 10 lessons. How much does the first lessons cost? How much does a later lesson cost? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = cost of the later lessons<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1.5x = cost of the 1st lesson<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A simple equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.5x + 9x = 315<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Do you think you can do this now? </SPAN>\n" );
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