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James earned a total of $900 last week. This total was $10 less than 5 times the amount he earned last week. How much did James earn last week.
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James earned a total of $900 last week. This total was $10 less than 5 times the amount he earned last week. How much did James earn last week.

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We can use the equation 5n - 10 = 900 to figure this out.

5n - 10 = 900
5n - 10 + 10 = 900 + 10 Add 10 to each side
5n = 910
/5 = /5 Divide each side by 5
n =182

He earned $182 last week.
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