Answer:
6.5%
Step-by-step explanation:
Is means equals and of means multiply
Let P be the percent
P * 120 = 7.8
Divide each side by 120
P* 120/120 = 7.8/120
P = .065
Change to percent form
6.5%
To simplify begin by distributing the multiplication outside the parenthesis:
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Simplifying what you said in your question would be x/6 - 18 = -22.
Therefore, you can solve the equation by adding 18 to both sides: x/6 = -4
Now, multiply each side by 6: x = -24. Check your answer by substituting -24 into the original equation and you will get -24 = -24
