Question

the cost increased by 40 cents is equal to $4.50 I have to translate English into algebra I need help can you help me please

Answer 1

$\begin{gathered} \text{ The initial cost increased by 40 cents (or \ 0.40 ) is \ 4.50, that means the initial cost is} \\ 4.50-0.40=4.10 \\ \text{ So the initial cost is \ 4.10} \end{gathered}$