Question

Whichexpression represents that x was doubled and then decreased by 25%?A. 2x - 0.25xB. 0.25x - 2xC. 2(x - 0.25x)D.2x(2x - 0.25x)

Answer 1

The first step is to double x

2x

Then decrease x by 25%

25% = .25

2x - .25x

Solution: A 2x-.25x