OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §4.2 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9 · Algebra · Systems
Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9
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Maxim has been offered positions by two car companies. The first company pays a salary of $10,000 plus a commission of $1000 for each car sold. The second pays a salary of $20,000 plus a commission of $500 for each car sold. How many cars would need to be sold to make the total pay the same?
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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §4.2 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9
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