SOLUTION: John works as a salesman for cellular telephone service. He is paid $280 weekly plus $14 per contract a customer signs. He needs to earn $630 in order to meet his living expenses.

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Question 1121023: John works as a salesman for cellular telephone service. He is paid $280 weekly plus $14 per contract a customer signs. He needs to earn $630 in order to meet his living expenses. How many contracts must he sell to meet his living expenses?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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x number of contracts

280%2B14x=630

20%2Bx=45

x=45-20

x=25

Answer by MathTherapy(10553) About Me  (Show Source):
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John works as a salesman for cellular telephone service. He is paid $280 weekly plus $14 per contract a customer signs. He needs to earn $630 in order to meet his living expenses. How many contracts must he sell to meet his living expenses?
x+%3C%3E+35, as "you-know-who" suggests!!