Since my answer was deleted here it is:
The variable x represents the cost per pound of meat.
The variable y represents the cost per pound of cheese.
The deli charges $4.50 for a pound of meat.
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To solve for x you do these steps
x=number
1. do this following multiplication problem to get 0.9%
36/x*100%= 0.9%
2. now do the opposite of what you did before to get x
36 divided by 0.9%= x
36 divided by 0.9%= 40
x = 40
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