Homework Help: algebra

Posted by susan marshall on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:12am.

please help with the following problem I have been stuck on this for 3 days now and cant grasp the concetp of what to do.
bayside insurance offers two health plans. under plan a giselle would have to pay the first $120 of her medical bills, plus 40% of the rest. under plan b giselle would pay $230, but only 35% of the rest. For what amount of medical bill will plan b save giselle money? assume she has over $230 in bills.

algebra - David, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:45am
1st Step
Have each each scenario equal each other
120 + .40x=230+.35x
x-2200
For all amounts over 2200 plan be will save her money

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