document.write( "Question 96019: walt made an extra $9000.00 last year from a part time job. he invested part of the money at 10% and the rest at 7%. he made a total of $780.00 in interest. how much was invested at 7% \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #69919 by elima(1433)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = amount invested at 10% \n" ); document.write( "9000 - x = amount invested at 7% \n" ); document.write( ".10x + .07(9000-x) = 780 \n" ); document.write( ".10x + 630 - .07x = 780 \n" ); document.write( ".03x + 630 = 780 \n" ); document.write( ".03x = 150 \n" ); document.write( "x = 5000 \n" ); document.write( "9000 - 5000 = 4000 \n" ); document.write( "so $5000 was invested at 10% \n" ); document.write( "$4000 was invested at 7% \n" ); document.write( ":) \n" ); document.write( " |