Asked by Hanah

k so when i posted this earlier, i didn't understand how to do it the way that writeacher showed me so can someone else help, thanks

Max spends 60% of his pay on car expenses and 12% on fast food. If Max spends a total of $518.40 per month, what is his monthly pay? (let x be his pay, use algebra)
Answered by bobpursley
amount spent=518.40
.6*Pay+.12*Pay=518.40

Pay(.72)=518.4

pay=518.4/.72
Answered by Hanah
but im supposed to use algebra
Answered by bobpursley
Put x in for Pay, goodness
Answered by Hanah
so like this .6x + .12x = 518.40

Omg im soooooo confused
Answered by Hanah
oh never mind i get it now, thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!
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