document.write( "Question 174614: Rolex Smudgepot owns 17 ounces of gold. This is one ounce more than three fourths of the amount he owned last year? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #129633 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 17=1+3x/4 \n" ); document.write( "17-1=3x/4 \n" ); document.write( "16=3x/4 \n" ); document.write( "3x=16*4 \n" ); document.write( "3x=64 \n" ); document.write( "x=21.333 oz. \n" ); document.write( "Proof \n" ); document.write( "17=1+3*21.333/4 \n" ); document.write( "17=1+3*5.3333 \n" ); document.write( "17=1+16 \n" ); document.write( "17=17 \n" ); document.write( " |