x-.92x=24 How to solve on Prime?

[SalivationArmy]

is there a name for this type of equation?

x-.92x=24

and how do I make the prime solve this?

I know the answer is x=300, but I cannot figure out how to make the prime solve an equation like this.

[salvomic]

(04-23-2016 07:47 AM)SalivationArmy Wrote:  is there a name for this type of equation?

x-.92x=24

and how do I make the prime solve this?

I know the answer is x=300, but I cannot figure out how to make the prime solve an equation like this.

In CAS:
solve(x-.92x=24, x) -> 300


Salvo

[Aries]

(04-23-2016 07:47 AM)SalivationArmy Wrote:  is there a name for this type of equation?

x-.92x=24

and how do I make the prime solve this?

I know the answer is x=300, but I cannot figure out how to make the prime solve an equation like this.

Hi SalivationArmy,
that's an equation with one variable having no powers, it's called first-degree equation ;-)
Just collect like terms, isolate the variable and get x by itself:
x*(1-0.92)=24 --> 0.08*x=24 --> x=24/0.08=300, that's it !
A piece of cake for the Prime !!!!!
Best,

Aries :-)

[DrD]

Another way, (assuming X is a real number):

In the Apps Library, the Solve App can be useful in [HOME] mode for linear equations like your example. Remember to use upper case X for your variable when you enter your equation in the [Symb] view. Then go to the [Num] view and just press the [Solve] black soft-key, which will return 300 in the solve box for X.

-Dale-