document.write( "Question 1122005: Hi the question I need help on is to make a equation and solve it algebraic . The problem is Karen started to work as a cashier in a supermarket earning $10 per hour. Her goal is to save $500 for her trip. How many hours does she need to work if she already has $50 saved. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "The equation is:\r\n" );
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document.write( "50 + 10*x = 500   dollars,\r\n" );
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document.write( "where the unknown \"x\" is the number of hours for Karen to work.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Looking into this equation, do you understand the meaning of each term ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "The meaning of the equation itself ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "To solve it, make these steps:\r\n" );
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document.write( "10x = 500 - 50\r\n" );
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document.write( "10x = 450\r\n" );
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document.write( "x =  = 45.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  45 hours.\r\n" );
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