Question

1. Two pieces of equipment were purchased for a total of $4000. If one piece cost $850 more fean

the other, find the price of the less expensive piece of equipment. Assume all data ze 2002
to two significant agits unless grezier 20curacy is given

Answer 1

$1,575

Explanation:

x = the cost of the less expensive piece of equipment

x+850 = the cost of the more expensive piece of equipment

x + (x+850) = 4,000 the. two pieces together cost 4,000, so I added up the cost of the less expensive piece and the more expensive piece, and equaled it to 4,000

solve the equation:

x + (x+850) = 4,000

2x+850=4,000

2x=3,150

÷2

x=1,575