Question 1117451
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Let *[tex \Large x] represent the cost of one sundae in dollars.  Lola is $4 short, so she must have *[tex \Large x\ -\ 4] dollars.  Likewise, Michael has *[tex \Large x\ -\ 3] dollars and Joaquin has *[tex \Large x\ -\ 1].  Since together they have exactly enough to buy one sundae, namely *[tex \Large x] dollars, we can write:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ (x\ -\ 4)\ +\ (x\ -\ 3)\ +\ (x\ -\ 1)\ =\ x]


Solve for *[tex \Large x]


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi}\ +\ 1\ =\ 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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