Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the
10
10
. If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.
Answer:
18
Step-by-step explanation:
x-5=(x+8)/2
x-5=x/2+4
add 5
x=x/2+9
subtract x/2
x/2=9
times 2
x=18
Answer:
3.2
Step-by-step explanation:
0 = 2t - 8/5
8/5 = 2t
16/5 = t
3.2 = t
Answer:
$740.00
Step-by-step explanation:
85% of x is 629
Translate into algebra. Use a decimal in place of the percent:
.85x = 629
Divide by .85
x = 740
This answer makes sense because the regular price should be a little higher than the sale price. If they are paying 85% they're only getting 15% off.
Check:
740×.85 = 629
