Question

Solve the following equation for x: 1,000(x – 2) = 75,000 A. 7 B. 770 C. 7,700 D. 77

Answer 1

1,000(x - 2) = 75,000    |divide both sides by 1,000

x - 2 = 75    |add 2 to both sides

x = 77