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)
Dwayne's rent increased by 5%. The increase was $86.5. What was the original amount of Dwayne's rent?
Use `r` for your variable.
Equation `\ \ `
`r=\ `
Be sure your variables match those in the question `r*0.05 = 86.5`
Enter DNE for Does Not Exist, oo for Infinity 1730