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An online retailer charges $6.99 plus $0.55 per pound to ship electronics purchased. How many pounds is a DVD player for which the shipping charge is $11.94?

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Answer:

9 lbs

Explanation:

6.99 + 0.55x = 11.94

-6.99 -6.99

0.55x = 4.95

/.55 /.55

x = 9

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