Leo uses the equation below to estimate the amount of taxes, A, he owes to the goverment.
A= 0.15 (d - 7,550) + 755
Leo estimates that he owes the goverment $3,455 in taxes. What is d, the total dollars Leo earned during the past year?
So
3455 = .15(d - 7550) + 755 subtract 755 from both sides
2700 = .15(d - 7550) divide both sides by .15
2700 / .15 = d - 7550 add 7550 to both sides
2700 / .15 + 7550 = d = $25550
