SOLUTION: Today only, a desk is being sold at a 35% discount. The sale price is $559. What was the price yesterday?

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Question 319936: Today only, a desk is being sold at a 35% discount. The sale price is $559.
What was the price yesterday?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the price yesterday
given:
x+-+.35x+=+559
.65x+=+559
x+=+559%2F.65
x+=+860
The price was $860