SOLUTION: The student council of Sta. Luucia needed 2,250 for an annual trip. If 5 more members joined the group, each member would then save 5. How many students planned to make the trip?
Question 630715: The student council of Sta. Luucia needed 2,250 for an annual trip. If 5 more members joined the group, each member would then save 5. How many students planned to make the trip?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The student council of Sta. Luucia needed 2,250 for an annual trip. If 5 more members joined the group, each member would then save 5. How many students planned to make the trip?
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let x= number of students planned to make the trip
2250/x=members cost for trip
2250/(x+5)=members cost for trip if 5 more members joined
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LCD:x(x+5)
2250(x+5)-2250x=5x(x+5)
2250x+11250-2250x=5x^2+25x
5x^2+25x-11250=0
x^2+5x-2250=0
(x+50)(x-45)=0
x=-50 (reject, x>0)
or
x=45
number of students planned to make the trip=45