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Hi everyone! This time I have a lesson on word problems, and that is probably my absolute weakest point in math. (In fact, as I write, I'm puzzling over several different problems, but here is the one I'll post for now.)
Members of the Computer Club were assessed equal amounts to raise $1200 to buy some software. When 8 new members joined, the per-member assessment was reduced by $7.50. What was the new size of the club?
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I understand what it is asking for, and the information provided. My problem with word problems is translating the facts into a formula.
I assigned d = dollars and m = the number of members
The original amount of members and dollars would be:
[tex]\frac{1200}{m} = d [/tex]
Then, with the new members:
[tex]\frac{1200}{m + 8} = d - 7.5 [/tex]
This is my attempt. I'm not confident that I set the formula up correctly or how to solve it if it is correct. I could use some hints right about now. Please and thank you!
Homework Statement
Members of the Computer Club were assessed equal amounts to raise $1200 to buy some software. When 8 new members joined, the per-member assessment was reduced by $7.50. What was the new size of the club?
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
I understand what it is asking for, and the information provided. My problem with word problems is translating the facts into a formula.
I assigned d = dollars and m = the number of members
The original amount of members and dollars would be:
[tex]\frac{1200}{m} = d [/tex]
Then, with the new members:
[tex]\frac{1200}{m + 8} = d - 7.5 [/tex]
This is my attempt. I'm not confident that I set the formula up correctly or how to solve it if it is correct. I could use some hints right about now. Please and thank you!