Answer
$55.50
Work Step by Step
Writing an algebraic expression to model the given situation, we find:
$$ x-12+17.5=61 \\ x+5.5=61 \\ x=55.5$$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.5 Addition of Real Numbers - 1.5 Exercise Set - Page 43: 96
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