SOLUTION: Can this problem be solved? I set it up myself: 380,000 + x ----------- = 6.5 . x

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Question 839415: Can this problem be solved? I set it up myself:
380,000 + x
------------ = 6.5
. x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
380,000 + x
------------ = 6.5
. x
Multiply both sides by x
380000 + x = 6.5x
38000 = 6.5x - x
38000 = 5.5x
x = 380000/5.5
x = 69091
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See if that checks out, using a calc
%28380000%2B69091%29%2F69091%29 ~ 6.5