First way: x * 1.05
This computes directly what 105% of x will be.
Second way: x + (x * 0.05)
This takes x (which is 100%) and adds 5% of x to it.
A = C²/(4π)
A = (56.52 in)²/(4π) ≈ 254.2 in² . . . . the area of the rug
Answer: The equation that can be used to find x, is given by

Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of degrees he lowered the temperature by each time be 'x'.
Temperature he starts with = 12.2° C
Temperature he stopped with = -14.61° C
According to question, it is said that he lowers the temperature 5 times by the same amount each time.
So, it becomes,

Hence, the equation that can be used to find x, is given by
