When a number is decreased by 43%, the result is 20. What is the original number
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To find f(5) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → x²
∴ f(5) = 5² = 25
To find f(2) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → x²
∴ f(2) = 2² = 4
To find f(-2) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → 2x
∴ f(-2) = 2 * (-2) = -4
To find f(1) ⇒ substitute with x = 1 in the function → 5
∴ f(1) = 5
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So, the statements which are true:<span>
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To find f(5) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → x²
∴ f(5) = 5² = 25
To find f(2) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → x²
∴ f(2) = 2² = 4
To find f(-2) ⇒ substitute with x = 5 in the function → 2x
∴ f(-2) = 2 * (-2) = -4
To find f(1) ⇒ substitute with x = 1 in the function → 5
∴ f(1) = 5
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So, the statements which are true:<span>