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What is the answer to 10+2x=1000+1.01x

 Jan 21, 2015

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10+2x=1000+1.01x     Subtract 10 from both sides

10-10+2x=1000-10+1.01x    Combine like terms

2x=990+1.01x     Subtract 1.01x from both sides

2x-1.01x=990+1.01x-1.01x     Combine like terms

0.99x=990        Divide both sides by 0.99

0.99×x0.99 = 9900.99

x=1000

 Jan 21, 2015
 #1
avatar+226 
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Best Answer

10+2x=1000+1.01x     Subtract 10 from both sides

10-10+2x=1000-10+1.01x    Combine like terms

2x=990+1.01x     Subtract 1.01x from both sides

2x-1.01x=990+1.01x-1.01x     Combine like terms

0.99x=990        Divide both sides by 0.99

0.99×x0.99 = 9900.99

x=1000

Tenacious Jan 21, 2015

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