SOLUTION: Dylan paid $76 for a wireless phone after a 20 percent discount was applied to the price. what was the original price of the wireless phone?

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Question 772916: Dylan paid $76 for a wireless phone after a 20 percent discount was applied to the price. what was the original price of the wireless phone?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the original price
given:
+x+-+.2x+=+76+
+.8x+=+76+
+x+=+95+
The original price was $95