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A number of students decided to split a purchase of $40. However, 8 students failed to pay their share, so each student had to pay $16 more. How many students were in the original group?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.6: Solve Applications With Linear Inequalities

Problem 3.110TI: Christian has been offered a new job that pays $24,000 a year plus 3% of sales. For what total sales...

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