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Question 1047613: Hi, I would be ever so grateful if you could help me solve this equation. I have absolutely no clue how to do it:
Sam is paid to work at a chemist shop after school. He receives an extra $2 for each delivery he makes.
One day he makes 5 deliveries and is paid a total of $25. If d = number of deliveries give the formula for wages, P, that he receives each day.
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal, MathTherapy:
Answer by ikleyn(52824) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Makes=P+$2*d, where d=deliveries
$25=P+$2*5
$25=P+$10; subtract $10 from both sides
$15=P.

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi, I would be ever so grateful if you could help me solve this equation. I have absolutely no clue how to do it:
Sam is paid to work at a chemist shop after school. He receives an extra $2 for each delivery he makes.
One day he makes 5 deliveries and is paid a total of $25. If d = number of deliveries give the formula for wages, P, that he receives each day.
Sam's daily wage, or highlight_green%28P%28d%29+=+2d+%2B+15%29