document.write( "Question 844200: A desk and a chair cost $200 as a set. If the desk costs four times more than the chair, how much does each one cost. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #508620 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! DESK = 4*CHAIR \n" ); document.write( "LET X = COST OF THE CHAIR \n" ); document.write( "200 = 4X+X \n" ); document.write( "200=5X \n" ); document.write( "X=200/5 \n" ); document.write( "X=$40 COST OF THE CHAIR. \n" ); document.write( "4X=4*40=$160 COST OF THE DESH \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "200=160+40 \n" ); document.write( "200=200 \n" ); document.write( " |