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Question

Solve the following equation.

3,000=(1,100-100x)x

 

x = ______ , ______

Answer 1

Step 1: divide each side by 100 to make life simpler; then you have 30 = (11 - x)(x).

 

Now multiply out, collect all terms on one side, setting = 0; factor & then use Zero Product Property.

 

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