Find the value of x that satisfies the equation 24=17-14x

Four individuals pool money together to start a new business and agree to split the profits equally. n invests $6,000, x invests $2,000, y invests $8,000 and z invests $4,000. if the profits for the first month were $100,000, y receives than if the profits were divided in proportion to how much they invested.

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Vanessa earns a base salary of $400.00 every week with an additional5% commission on everything she sells. vanessa sold $1650.00 worth of items last week.