Write and algebraic equation for the following problem and then solve it. Creekside dormitory just purchased a new sofa on sale $456. The sale price was 60% of the original price. What was the original price of the sofa? Let x= original price of the sofa, Write an equation for the statement "the sale price was 60% of the original price" .___=456 (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.) The original price was $___. (Simplify your answer.)

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Write and algebraic equation for the following problem and then solve it. Creekside dormitory just purchased a new sofa on sale $456. The sale price was 60% of the original price. What was the original price of the sofa? Let x= original price of the sofa, Write an equation for the statement &quot;the sale price was 60% of the original price&quot;  .___=456 (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.) The original price was $___. (Simplify your answer.)

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Step 1  Given   sofa an sale =$456  sale price =60% of the original price  Step 2  Let x= original price of the sofa  ⇒60% of x=456  ⇒60x100=456  ⇒60x=45600  x=4560060  ⇒x=$760  Original price of the sofa =$760

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