SOLUTION: I have been asked to solve this equation. Don't know where to start. X + (18% x X ) = 2520 Can you help please? thanks Kerri

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Question 291462: I have been asked to solve this equation.
Don't know where to start.
X + (18% x X ) = 2520
Can you help please?
thanks
Kerri
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X + (18% x X ) = 2520
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Don't use x for multiply, use *, the asterisk.
X + (18% * X ) = 2520
x + (0.18x) = 2520
1.18x = 2520
x = 2520/1.18
x =~ 2135.59