Step 1. Identify the variable.
Step 2. Write an algebraic equation.
Step 3. Solve the equation.
Step 4. Answer the equation.
Step 5. Check answer.
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Answer:
C. 343.08
Step-by-step explanation:
Convert the tax rate into a decimal and multiply by the house price:
.023(179,000) = 4,117
Divide by 12 (to get monthly rate):
4,117/12 ≈ 343.08
Option C should be the correct answer.
Subtract 1 from both sides
3 - 1 = -2x
Simplify 3 -1 to 2
2 = -2x
Divide both sides by -2
-1 = x
Switch sides
<u>x = -1</u>
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given Equation is:</u>

Adding 9 to both sides
=> 
=> 
Multiplying 2 to both sides
=> -3x = -18 * 2
=> -3x = -36
Dividing both sides by -3
=> x = 12
The percent decrease is 20%.
150 - 120 = 30
30 divided by 150 = 0.2
0.2 as a percent is 20
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