Q. 2.23 - Elementary Algebra

Question

Translate into an algebraic equation and solve: Eddie paid \(19,875 for his new car. This was \)1,025 less than the sticker price. What was the sticker price of the car? 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$\text{The price of the car is }\$\text{20900}$

Step 1. Given information

Given: : Eddie paid $19,875 for his new car. This was $1,025 less than the sticker price. 

We have to find What was the sticker price of the car?  

Step 2. Explanation

$\begin{array}{l}\text{According to given statment :Eddie paid \$19,875 for his new car,}\\ \text{This was \$1,025 less than the sticker price.}\\ \text{First we look for what to find.}\\ \text{Let the price of the car is P}\\ \text{Now according to given statment}\\ \Rightarrow \text{P-1025=19875}\\ \Rightarrow \text{P-1025+1025=19875+1025 (Add 1025 to both sides)}\\ \Rightarrow \text{P=20900 (Simplify)}\\ \text{The price of the car is }\$\text{20900}\\ \end{array}$