L lmf0610 New member Joined Oct 9, 2005 Messages 14 Oct 9, 2005 #1 I would like to know how to set this problem up as an algebric equation! Find the orginal price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is $78 after a 25% discount.
I would like to know how to set this problem up as an algebric equation! Find the orginal price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is $78 after a 25% discount.
G Gene Senior Member Joined Oct 8, 2003 Messages 1,904 Oct 9, 2005 #2 x is the original price. The discount is .25x The sale price is x-.25x = .75x .75x=78
L lmf0610 New member Joined Oct 9, 2005 Messages 14 Oct 9, 2005 #3 con't question Gene, how did you get .75x=78 :shock:
G Gene Senior Member Joined Oct 8, 2003 Messages 1,904 Oct 9, 2005 #4 .75x is the sale price. 78 is the sale price.They are equal 'cause they are the same thing.
