Israel added $120 to his savings. This added amount represents 1/6 of his total savings. If s represents the total savings, which equation could be used to determine the value of s?

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Let

s----------> total savings


case a) Israel added $80 to his savings


we know that

80=(1/8)*s-------> multiply by 8 both sides------> s=$640


the answer case a) is

the equation is 

80=(1/8)*s


case b) Israel added $120 to his savings


we know that

120=(1/8)*s-------> multiply by 8 both sides------> s=$960


the answer case b) is

the equation is 

120=(1/8)*s




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