SOLUTION: a person received a raise of 7%. the new salary is 45,990. what was the salary prior to the raise? I have tried n+.07n=45,990-but I could not figure out what to do once I set it

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Question 284279: a person received a raise of 7%. the new salary is 45,990. what was the salary prior to the raise?
I have tried n+.07n=45,990-but I could not figure out what to do once I set it up like this...did I set the question up wrong-how would I set up a problem like this in the future?

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=the salary prior to the raise.
1.07x=45990
x=$42,981.31