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The expression (x - 0.35x) represents 35% off the cost of an item x. How is this equivalent to multiplying x by 0.65?

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1-0.35=0.65,x—0.35=0.65x,0.65x
User Weehooey
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Answer:

Explanation:

  1. 1-0.35=0.65
  2. x-0.35x=0.65x
  3. 0.65x is the same as saying 0.65*x
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