SOLUTION: Translate to an algebraic expression. The product of 16% and some number. I do not understand this one at all will someone help please.?

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Question 141873: Translate to an algebraic expression.
The product of 16% and some number.
I do not understand this one at all will someone help please.?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the unknown number (or whatever letter you would like to use!)

You realize (I hope!) that 16% can be written as a decimal, 16%=.16, so take the "product" of these, which is .16x.

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