document.write( "Question 1000697: A television costs $7 less than 4 times the cost of a microwave. The cost of both items is $438. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #618075 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Call the price of the microwave, x. \n" ); document.write( "Then the price of the TV is 4x-7. \n" ); document.write( "Together they add to 438, or \n" ); document.write( "x + 4x-7 = 438 \n" ); document.write( "5x-7=438 \n" ); document.write( "5x=445 \n" ); document.write( "x=$89 for the microwave \n" ); document.write( "4(89)-7= $349 for the TV \n" ); document.write( " |