What is the value of x?
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Answer:
$812.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Ethan need to save at least $500.
He has saved so far $175
Ethan hope to use two-fifths of his next paycheck to cover the remaining amount.
Lets assume Ethan´s paycheck amount be "x"
First finding the remaining amount to be covered.
Remaining amount=
∴ The remaining amount to be covered is $325.
As given, Ethan hope to use two-fifths of his next paycheck to cover the remaining amount.
Now, using the inequality to find the amount of paycheck.
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multiplying both side by 5
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divinding both side 2
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∴
Hence, Ethan must make at least $812.5 in his paycheck to cover his remaining anount to buy dirt bike.