SOLUTION: the price of a computer was cut in half. Then it was cut another $34. the new price was $338. what was the original price

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Question 796436: the price of a computer was cut in half. Then it was cut another $34. the new price was $338. what was the original price
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
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convert the word problem into an equation...
(338 + 34)2 = x
(372)2 = x
744 = x
$744