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The population of a city is expected to decrease by 6% next year. If x represents the current population, write an expression that represents the expected population next year. ​

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Given:

Current population = x

The population of a city is expected to decrease by 6% next year.

To find:

The expression that represents the expected population next year. ​

Solution:

We have,

Current population = x

Decrease rate = 6%.

Expected population next year = Current population - 6% of Current population

=
x-(6)/(100)x

=
x-0.06x

=
0.94x

Therefore, the expression for the expected population next year is 0.94x.

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