SOLUTION: Shane returned from a trip to Las Vegas with $289.00, which was 70% more money than he had at the beginning of the trip. How much money did Shane have at the beginning of his trip?

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Question 943573: Shane returned from a trip to Las Vegas with $289.00, which was 70% more money than he had at the beginning of the trip. How much money did Shane have at the beginning of his trip?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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let +x+ = the amount he started with
given:
+x+%2B+.7x+=+289+
+1.7x+=+289+
+x+=+170++
He started with $170