Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 1 - Whole Numbers - 1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers - 1.3 Exercises - Page 30: 87

Answer

$3270$ jobs have been eliminated.

Work Step by Step

Six years ago there were $6970$ bridge and lock-tender jobs. Today there are $3700$ that remain. $6970 - 3700 = 3270$ $3270$ jobs have been eliminated.
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