document.write( "Question 98620: Write an equation and solve.
\n" ); document.write( " From the years 1980 to 2005 the minimum hourly wage increased about 66.13% to $5.15 per hour. What was the minimum hourly wage in 1980? \n" ); document.write( "

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Hourly wage in 1980 = x
\n" ); document.write( "x + 0.6613x = 5.15
\n" ); document.write( "1.6613x = 5.15
\n" ); document.write( "x = 3.10 \n" ); document.write( "

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