SOLUTION: sally spent $10 which is 2/3 of her total pay. What is her total pay? show work

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Question 1078666: sally spent $10 which is 2/3 of her total pay. What is her total pay? show work
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = her total pay
+%282%2F3%29%2Ap+=+10+
Multiply both sides by +3+
+2p+=+30+
Divide both sides by +2+
+p+=+15+
Her total pay is $15