Let's say the price of an item is $1
Scenario #1 - 40% off $1 = 40 cents OFF
The discounted price = 60 cents
Now the 10% off of 60 cents
60-6 = 54 cents.
Scenario #2 - 10% of $1
The discounted price = 10 cents
100(cents) - 10 = 90 cents
Now the 40% off of 90 cents
90-36 = 54 cents
Let's try another value to confirm
Let's say the price of an item is $2
Scenario #1 - 40% off $2 = 80 cents OFF
200-80= 120 = $1.20
Now the 10% off of $1.20
120-12= 108 = $1.08
Scenario #2 - 10% off $2 = 20 cents OFF
200-20 = 180= 1.80
Now the 40% off of $1.80
180-72 = 108 = 1.08
With these two examples we can confirm either order
will give you the same savings.
You cannot factor it, so there is no simplification. The Constants "4" and "9" do not share a common factor, therefore, you cannot simplify it. However, if it was a number such as "8" replacing "9", then you can simplify by doing:
4(x^2 - 2) = 4x^2-9
Answer:
3(5x - 2)
Step-by-step explanation:
1. 50 * 0.02 = 1. Or 2% of 50 = 1.