Question

How much pay does john receive if he gives half of his pay to family,250 to his landlord and has exactly 3/7 of his pay left over

Answer 1

John receives a pay of $3,500.00

Explanation:

x = John's pay

x = 1/2x + 250 + 3/7x [1/2 = 7/14 and 3/7 = 6/14]

x = 13/14x + 250

x - 13/14x = 13/14x - 13/14x + 250 [1x = 14/14]

1/14x = 250 [multiply both sides by 14]

x = 3500

Check:

3500 = 1/2(3500) + 250 + 3/7(3500)

3500 = 1750 + 250 + 1500

3500 = 3500