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A company loses $5,400 as the result of a manufacturing defect. Each of the 8 owners have agreed to pay an equal amount, x, to pay for the loss.

Part A

Write an expression to show the total loss after the owners contribute some money.

Part B

How much did each owner contribute if the total loss is $600 after their contributions?

User Rbarilani
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Part b. $600 each.. hope this helps :D
User Name Is Nilay
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Answer:

A. 5400-8x

B. $600

Hope this helps :)

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