SOLUTION: Use an equation to model and solve this problem!!! the postal service charges $.32 for the first ounce to mail a first class letter. it charges $.23 for each additional ounc

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Question 58343: Use an equation to model and solve this problem!!!


the postal service charges $.32 for the first ounce to mail a first class letter. it charges $.23 for each additional ounce. it cost $1.01 to mail your letter. how many ounces did your letter weigh

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.32+.23X=1.01
.23X=1.01-.32
.23X=.69
X=.69/.23
X=3
THUS AN ADDITIONAL 3 OUNCES CAN BE SENT FOR $ 1.01 (TOTAL IS 3+1=4 OUNCES)