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OpenStudy (anonymous):

c=x+.06x+.15x solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First collect like terms. .06x and .15x are like terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

As is x. (1x)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so c= 1x+.06x+.15x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, now add 1, .06, and .15 together. What do you have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1.21

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now divide both sides by 1.21 and what have you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is where I am getting confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The solution does not have a DEFINITE numerical answer. It is simply describing a relationship. Not all mathematic equations and relationships have DEFINITE answers. |dw:1347928464823:dw|

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