Two rival dry cleaners both advertise their prices. Let x equal the number of items dry cleaned. Store A’s prices are represented by the equation 15x - 2. Store B’s prices are represented by the expression 3 (5x + 7). When do the two stores charge the same rate ? Explain.

The correct answer is: Since LHS ≠ RHS for the given condition, the given situation has no solution

Step-by-step solution:-
From the given information, we get-
Price charged by Store A = 15x - 2 …..................................... (Equation i)
Price charged by Store B = 3 (5x + 7)
∴ Price charged by Store B = 15x + 21 ….................................. (Equation ii)
We need to find the value of x for which the prices charged by the 2 stores are the same.
∴ Equating Equations i & ii, we get-
15x - 2 = 15x + 21
∴ 15x - 15x = 21 + 2 .................................................................... (Taking all variables and constants on either sides of the equation)
∴ 0 ≠ 23
∴ LHS ≠ RHS
Both the rivals have strategized their respective prices in such a way that for no number of items dry cleaned, the prices rates would be same.
Final Answer:-
∴ Since LHS ≠ RHS for the given condition, the given situation has no solution.

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¶Types of Expression
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