Step 1:Solve one of the equations for either x = or y = .
Step 2:Substitute the solution from step 1 into the other equation.
Step 3:Solve this new equation.
Step 4:Solve for the second variable.
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To solve, set an equation:
472=0.8x
Divide both sides by 0.8
472/0.8=0.8x/0.8
x=590
Answer: The original price was $590
