Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.3 - More on Percents and Problem Solving - Problem Set 4.3 - Page 162: 60

Answer

x = 0.08

Work Step by Step

9x - 0.37 = 0.35 Multiply both sides by 100 to clear the equation of all decimals. 900x - 37 = 35 Add 37 to both sides. 900x = 72 Divide both sides by 900. x = 0.08
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