document.write( "Question 256685: The $75 cost for a party was to be shared equally by all those attending. Since 5 more people attended than what was expected, the price per person dropped by .50 cents. How many people attended the party? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #188773 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 75/x=y \n" ); document.write( "80/(x+5)=y-.50\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "75/20=3.75 \n" ); document.write( "80/25=3.20\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Are you sure that it is .50 and not .55? \n" ); document.write( "There are no integers for x that make y and y-.50 viable. \n" ); document.write( " |