Question 468361
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Hi
solving by:
60 + .20(x-550)=120 +.15(x-800)
1) removing the parenthesis
60+.20x-110 =120+.15x-120
2)combining Like terms
 .20x - 50 = .15x               
3) Isolating the variable on one side of the EQ
     .05x = 50
        x = 50/.05
        x = 1000