Algebra Word Problems

[teresa11]

Using the simplified equation P= 24x/x+3, what is x if P is $20,000? $21,000?

[Aladdin]

It's P=(24x)/(x+3)
If p=20,000$
20,000=(24x)/(x+3)
Cross multiplication ....
Please show us what you have done to help you

[teresa11]

$20,000=24x/x+3
$20,000=24/3
x=8

[Aladdin]

$20,000=24x/x+3
$20,000=24/3
x=8
where did x went?

[teresa11]

I divided them out.

[Denis]

I divided them out.
You better have a talk with your teacher...

[Aladdin]

I divided them out.
Please you have to know how to type correct , go to forum help and then to Karle's notes -Typing math .
As we know if thier is only multiplication or division you can devide them .
What you have to do is :
(20 ,000)(x+3)=24x
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