Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter P - Section P.8 - Modeling with Equations - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 122: 9

Answer

Fill the blanks with $\displaystyle \frac{10000}{x},\qquad \frac{10000}{x+2}$

Work Step by Step

Dividing the cost into $x$ equal parts, the cost per person equals $\displaystyle \frac{10000}{x}$. Two more people than $x$ means $x+2$ people Dividing the cost into $x+2$ equal parts, the cost per person equals $\displaystyle \frac{10000}{x+2}$.
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