document.write( "Question 1159831: Rita makes and sells necklaces. The materials to make each necklace cost $2.75. Last week she made 8 necklaces and wants to make a total profit of $78. Using the equation 8 (x + 2.75) = 78, Rita determined that she needs to sell each necklace for $7 to make a total profit of $78. Which error did Rita make? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #782921 by josgarithmetic(39620)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "The materials to make each necklace cost $2.75. Last week she made 8 necklaces and wants to make a total profit of $78.
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Cost for 8 necklaces
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Price x for profit of 78 dollars
\n" ); document.write( "\"8x-2.75%2A8=78\"\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"8x=78%2B2.75%2A8\"\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=%2878%2B2.75%2A8%29%2F8\"\r
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