Answer:
original price = $40
Step-by-step explanation:
if 70% ---> $28 then
1% ---> $28/70 = $0.4
then we know original price should be 100%
original price = 100 * 0.4 = $40
OR
basic easy function:
(28/70) * 100
$40
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Notice that function
has the exat shape of function
, and it has just be translated to the right by 3 whole units.
Recall that horizontal translations to the right involve subtracting the number of units moved in the translation from the variable "x". therefore, in our case this means:


We'll represent Louise's, Tammy's, Delores's, and Sheryl's point values with
,
,
, and
respectively since each one is 1 point more than the last.
Add all of these values up and set it all equal to
.

Now, simplify.

Subtract
on both sides.

Divide both sides by
.

Since Louise's score is
, the answer is
.
<h3>Double-checking</h3>
To verify our answer, add the point totals
,
,
, and
.
This equals
, so we can be sure the answer is correct.
X is the number
sum means add
sum of half a number and 4 means
(x/2)+4
result is -16
(x/2)+4=-16
minus 4 both sides
x/2=-20
times 2 both sides
x=-40
the number is -40