Translate the following into an algebraic expression: 22 decreased by y%

Roy Smith asked May 18, 2023

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Translate the following into an algebraic expression:
22 decreased by y%

Roy Smith asked May 18, 2023

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Answer:22-0.22y

Step-by-step explanation: we have to decrease 22 by y%

we need to calculate what is y% of 22. y% of 22 simply means y% into 22 that is y% x 22

= 0.01(y) x 22

= 0.22y

= 22 - 0.22y

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