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    Feb 11, 2011, 09:06 PM
    using equations to solve word problems?
    Winchesters community bank charges $6 per month plus 15 cents per check for the use of a standard checking account. Thomas had a checking account there for 8 months and was charged a service fee of 53.10. How many checks did he write during that period?
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    Feb 11, 2011, 09:22 PM
    C'mon Jennyjen123 you can do this one! How many months? X how many $ per month =? When you get that answer, subtract it from $53.10. Divide the balance by .15 =? That is the number of checks.
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    Feb 11, 2011, 09:29 PM
    I hope I'm not doing someone's home work for them... however my calculation says 34 Cheques.
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    Feb 12, 2011, 09:11 AM
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    Yes you are probably doing their homework. Give them tips and let them learn how to get the answer.
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