document.write( "Question 1048682: You have just been given a new job in sales. You have two salary options. You can receive a straight\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #664260 by josmiceli(19441)\"\" \"About 
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Let \"+x+\" = dollars of sales
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\n" ); document.write( "1st salary:
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\n" ); document.write( "\"+500+=+200+%2B+.05x+\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"+.05x+=+300+\"
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