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The Paycheck Problem

Subjects: Algebraic Problem Solving, Linear functions & linear equations, Math
Tags: push and support, Unit 3: Rate of Change/Starting Amount

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This problem was written up for MathMemos.org by Eric Appleton. It is a great non-routine problem involving the paycheck of a supermarket cashier.

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