Step 1: 25% = 1/4 Turn the percent into a fraction
Step 2: 10.99 x 1/4 Multiply the discount
Step 3: 2.75 Get the amount that will be discounted
Step 4: 10.99 - 2.75 Subtract the total cost by the discount.
Answer: $8.24
To solve this, add 17 to both sides:
x = -25 + 17
x = -8
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