SOLUTION: Jamie sold her house for x dollars. The real estate agent received a 5% commission and Jamie received $197,125. Write and solve an equation to determine the selling price of the

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Question 828150: Jamie sold her house for x dollars. The real estate agent received a 5% commission and Jamie received $197,125. Write and solve an equation to determine the selling price of the house.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x+=+.05x+%2B+197125+
+x+-+.05x+=+197125+
+.95x+=+197125+
+x+=+197125+%2F+.95+
+x+=+207500+
The selling price was $207,500