Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems

question 215

Multiple Choice

Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems
Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-When 30% of a number is added to the number, the result is 260. What is the number?

• A)200
• B)60
• C)23
• D)130

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