document.write( "Question 288346: You buy a big-screen tv for $2,040, which is 15% off the original price. What was the original price? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #209014 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You buy a big-screen tv for $2,040, which is 15% off the original price. What was the original price? \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let x = original price \n" ); document.write( "the \n" ); document.write( "x - .15x = 2040 \n" ); document.write( "x(1-.15) = 2040 \n" ); document.write( ".85x = 2040 \n" ); document.write( "x = $2400 \n" ); document.write( " |