document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=246189>Question 246189</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> ok i need a little help, I just need the equation if possible, that is where I am having the most trouble, once I have the equation I can usually take it from there.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You invested $4000 in two accounts.  In the first part of the investment you earned 4% simple interest.  on the second part of the investment, you lost 3%.  Combining earnings and losses, the annual incomes from these investments was $55. How much was invest at each rate? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "With two equations:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + y = 4000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.04x-0.03y= 55<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If you use two equations you solve for x and y.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "With one equation<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.04x - 0.04(4000-x) = 55<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If you use one equation you solve for x and 4000-x.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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