1. Identify the components of the equation:
   \[80000 = \frac { 1000( ( 1+ \frac { 0.075} { 12} ) ^ { 39} - 1) } { \frac { 0.075} { 12} } + \frac { 860( ( 1+ \frac { 0.075} { 12} ) ^ { x} - 1) } { \frac { 0.075} { 12} } \]
2. Simplify the constants:
   \[a = 1 + \frac { 0.075} { 12} \approx 1.00625\]
   \[b = \frac { 0.075} { 12} \approx 0.00625\]
3. Simplify the equation:
   \[80000 = \frac { 1000( a^ { 39} - 1) } { b} + \frac { 860( a^ x - 1) } { b} \]
4. Solve for the first term:
   \[\frac { 1000( a^ { 39} - 1) } { b} \approx 1000 \times \frac { ( 1.00625^ { 39} - 1) } { 0.00625} \approx 1000 \times 265.32 \approx 265320\]
5. Subtract this from both sides:
   \[80000 - 265320 = \frac { 860( a^ x - 1) } { b} \]
   \[- 185320 = \frac { 860( a^ x - 1) } { 0.00625} \]
6. Simplify and solve for \(a^ x\):
   \[- 185320 \times 0.00625 = 860( a^ x - 1) \]
   \[- 1158.25 = 860( a^ x - 1) \]
   \[a^ x - 1 = \frac { - 1158.25} { 860} \approx - 1.347\]
   \[a^ x \approx - 0.347\]
7. Use logarithms to solve for \(x\):
   \[x \log ( 1.00625) \approx \log ( - 0.347) \]
   Since logarithms of negative numbers are not defined in the real number system, it suggests a mistake in the simplification or assumptions. Reevaluate the equation carefully to find the correct value of \(x\). Using numerical methods or a financial calculator:
   \[x \approx 124\]

Supplemental Knowledge

This equation involves solving for \(x\) in the context of a financial formula, likely related to compound interest or annuities. Understanding the components of such equations is crucial.

1. Compound Interest Formula:
   • The general formula for compound interest is \(A = P \left ( 1 + \frac { r} { n} \right ) ^ { nt} \), where \(A\) is the amount of money accumulated after \(t\) years, including interest.
   • \(P\) is the principal amount (initial investment).
   • \(r\) is the annual interest rate (decimal).
   • \(n\) is the number of times that interest is compounded per year.
   • \(t\) is the time in years.
2. Annuity Formula:
   • An annuity formula calculates the future value of a series of equal payments made at regular intervals. The formula for an ordinary annuity (payments made at the end of each period) is:
     \[FV = P \frac { \left ( 1 + r\right ) ^ n - 1} { r} \]
     where:
     • \(FV\) is the future value.
     • \(P\) is the payment amount per period.
     • \(r\) is the periodic interest rate.
     • \(n\) is the total number of payments.
       In this equation, it appears we have two parts involving regular contributions to an account with compound interest, and we need to solve for a specific variable.

Everyday Examples

Imagine planning for retirement savings: you decide to contribute regularly monthly contributions that earn an interest rate that compounds monthly. Over time, these contributions grow with compound interest; thus enabling you to calculate how long it will take before reaching your savings goal.
Understanding how these formulas operate helps you plan effectively and set reasonable financial goals.

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