document.write( "Question 1133195: Walmart has a bike on sale for $150. The sign next to it says that the price is $25 off the original price. What is the original price? Define the variable and equation for the situation. Solve the equation.\r
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document.write( "This question is from my son's Math test. His answer is as follows:\r
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document.write( "Let x = original price
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document.write( "x = 150 + 25; x = 175.\r
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document.write( "His teacher marked it wrong and wrote the equation as x - 25 = 150.\r
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document.write( "I don't see how the equation my son wrote is wrong? Could you please help me understand? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #750370 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Never buy anything at Walmart. \n" ); document.write( "The Waltons are assholes. \n" ); document.write( " |