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The price of a gallon of milk was $2.65. The price rose y dollars after the last hurricane. Then the price dropped $0.15 and later rose again by $0.05. Which expression represents the current price of milk?

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The expression that represents the current price of milk is y +2.55. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

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Answer:

P=y+2.55, where P is the current price and, y is the value that the milk rose after the hurricane

Explanation:

Hello, i can help you with this

you need to convert the given text on a mathematical expression

Step 1

define

Let.

the price of a gallon of milk before the hurricane :$2.65

the price rose y dollars, add this value :+y

Then the price dropped $0.15, subtract this value :-$0.15

and later rose again by $0.05,add this value :+$0.05

Step 2

add

to know the current price of the gallon of milk , just add the values

current price of the gallon of milk(P)=$2.65+y-$0.15+$0.05

P=y+2.55, where P is the current price and, y is the value that the milk rose after the hurricane.

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