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89 x (100-2) = 98 x (100-x) What should replace 'x' to make the equation true?

User Wowzuzz
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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

the 100-2=98 so you would need the 98 times 89 on both sides or something that is equal

User Doan
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Answer :


\bigstar\bf\:89* (100-2)=98* (100-x)


:\implies\tt\:89* 98=98* (100-x)


:\implies\tt\:100-x=(89* 98)/(98)


:\implies\tt\:100-x=89


:\implies\tt\:x=100-89


:\implies\boxed{\bf{\gray{x=11}}}

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