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Next year the cost of gasoline will increase $1.25 from the current price. If the cost of a gallon of gasoline next year will be $4.50, what is the current price of gasoline
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Let 'x' represent the current price of gasoline.
Next year the current price x is increased by $1.25 and will be $4.50 means:
x + 1.25 = 4.50
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x = $3.25
The current price of gasoline is $3.25.