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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.2 Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution · Exercise 49 · Algebra · Systems

Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution · Exercise 49

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Jackie has been offered positions by two cable companies. The first company pays a salary of $ 14,000 plus a commission of $100 for each cable package sold. The second pays a salary of $20,000 plus a commission of $25 for each cable package sold. How many cable packages would need to be sold to make the total pay the same?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.2 Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution · Exercise 49

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