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Question 155761: Hi, I'm having a difficult time with this words problem from chapter 1.5, i would really appreciate it if you can help me sove for it. Thanks.
11. A chess tutor charges a fee for the first lesson that is 1.5 times the fee for the later lessons. You spend $315 for 10 lessons. How much does the first lessons cost? How much does a later lesson cost?

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A chess tutor charges a fee for the first lesson that is 1.5 times the fee for the later lessons. You spend $315 for 10 lessons. How much does the first lessons cost? How much does a later lesson cost?
:
Let x = cost of the later lessons
then
1.5x = cost of the 1st lesson
;
A simple equation:
1.5x + 9x = 315
:
Do you think you can do this now?