Problema Solution
The elevations of 30 football stadiums range from 8ft to 6266ft. The elevation of the highest stadium is 274ft higher than eight times the elevation of Bill's favorite team's stadium. What is the elevation of Bill's favorite team's stadium?
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let
x = the elevation of Bill's favorite team's stadium
the elevation of the highest stadium is 274ft higher than eight times the elevation of Bill's favorite team's stadium
274 + 8x = 6266
by solving we find
x = 749 ft
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