Solve the following equation for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ x = 0.7x + 24 \][/tex]

How many total items were stocked for that week?

A. 14
B. 56
C. 80
D. 10



Answer :

To solve the equation [tex]\( x = 0.7x + 24 \)[/tex] for [tex]\( x \)[/tex], we need to isolate [tex]\( x \)[/tex]. Here are the steps involved:

1. Start with the given equation:
[tex]\[ x = 0.7x + 24 \][/tex]

2. Subtract [tex]\( 0.7x \)[/tex] from both sides to get all the [tex]\( x \)[/tex] terms on one side:
[tex]\[ x - 0.7x = 24 \][/tex]

3. Combine like terms on the left-hand side:
[tex]\[ 0.3x = 24 \][/tex]

4. Divide both sides by 0.3 to solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x = \frac{24}{0.3} \][/tex]

5. Perform the division:
[tex]\[ x = 80 \][/tex]

So, the total number of sale items stocked on the shelves of the toy store for that week is [tex]\( x = 80 \)[/tex].

Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{80} \][/tex]