Question 224063
Your equation:
25,500+(nx2000)=47,900-(nx800)
is correct.
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However, it would be better written as:
Let n = number of years
then
25500 + 2000n = 47900-800n
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Solving:
25500 + 2000n = 47900-800n
25500 + 2800n = 47900
2800n = 22400
n = 22400/2800
n = 8 years