This week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers. He had 40 repeat customers and 18 new ones. As an incentive, he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers.
Answer
Selection 1:
40x + 18(x – 3) = 468
Selection 2:
$6

Question

This week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers. He had 40 repeat customers and 18 new ones. As an incentive, he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 40x + 18(x – 3) = 468; 40x + 18(x – 3) = 468; $6

Solving Linear Equations: Variable on One Side

This week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers. He had 40 repeat customers and 18 new ones. As an incentive, he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers.

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