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Question 554767: Hello, my algebra word problem is this "Use two variables and two equations to solve the problem. Part of $9000 was invested at 10% interest and the rest at 12%. If the annual income from these investments was $1020 how much was invested at rate?
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Use two variables and two equations to solve the problem.
Part of $9000 was invested at 10% interest and the rest at 12%.
If the annual income from these investments was $1020 how much was invested at rate?
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Let x = amt invested at 10%
Let y = amt invested at 12%
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The amt equation
x + y = 9000
Rearrange for substitution
x = (9000-y)
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the interest equation
.10x + .12y = 1020
substitute (9000-y) for x, solve for y
.10(9000-y) + .12y = 1020
900 - .10y + .12y = 1020
.02y = 1020 - 900
.02y = 120
y = 120%2F.02
y = $6000 invested at 12%
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You should be able to find x, check your solutions in both equations