SOLUTION: what is the original price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is 24$ after a 20% discount

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Question 526609: what is the original price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is 24$ after a 20% discount
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the original price
given:
+x+-+.2x+=+24+
+.8x+=+24+
+x+=+24%2F.8+
+x+=+30+
The original price was $30