Try another version of this question Translate the following verbal statement into an algebraic equation and then solve: Box 1: Enter your answer as an equation. Example: y=3x^2+1, 2+x+y=3
Box 2: Enter your answer as a number (like 5, -3, 2.2172) or as a calculation (like 5/3, 2^3, 5+4)
Nadia bought a bookcase on sale for $180, which was one-fifth of the original price. What was the original price of the bookcase?
Use `p` for your variable.
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`p=\ `
Be sure your variables match those in the question `180 = 1/5 p`
Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity 900