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Last week he wanted to earn money to buy the new iPhone37 your parents offered to pay five dollars for every chore you complete. your grandma heard about your efforts and paid you $55, leaving your current amount at $140. How many chores have you completed so far

User Alan Yu
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Answer: 17 chores

Explanation:

5x+55=140

5x=85

5x/5=85/5

x--->chores

x=17

User Dan Grahn
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