document.write( "Question 1128417: A woman invested $15,000, part at 7% simple annual interest and part at 8% annual interest. If she receives $1,180 interest per year, how much did she invest at 7%? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #744892 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! part at 0.07: x \n" ); document.write( "part at 0.08: 15,000 - x \n" ); document.write( "0.07x + 0.08(15000 - x) = 1,180 \n" ); document.write( "now just do the math. First distribute the 0.08: \n" ); document.write( "0.07x + 1,200 - 0.08x = 1,180 \n" ); document.write( "-0.01x = -20 divide, and remember that -/- = + \n" ); document.write( "x = 2,000 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "the woman invested 2,000 at 7% \n" ); document.write( " |