SOLUTION: is this correct? x-0.03x=0.97 x(1+0.03x)=0.97 1.03x=0.97 x=0.97/1.03 x=0.941

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Question 390467: is this correct?
x-0.03x=0.97
x(1+0.03x)=0.97
1.03x=0.97
x=0.97/1.03
x=0.941












Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your first step to your second step is incorrect. It should be factored as

x(1 - 0.03)= 0.97 (there is also no x after 0.03)

0.97x = 0.97

x = 1