Israel added $120 to his savings. This added amount represents 1/6 of his total savings. If s represents the total savings, whic

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h equation could be used to determine the value of s?

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oee [108] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-28T12:09:09+03:00

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the correct question in the attached figure

Let

s----------> total savings

case a) Israel added $80 to his savings

we know that

80=(1/8)*s-------> multiply by 8 both sides------> s=$640

the answer case a) is

the equation is

80=(1/8)*s

case b) Israel added $120 to his savings

we know that

120=(1/8)*s-------> multiply by 8 both sides------> s=$960

the answer case b) is

the equation is

120=(1/8)*s