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Question 381487: if x minus 30 percent equals 245 then what is x? i cant figure this one out at all
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi,

x minus 30 percent equals 245 then what is x

Write as we Read***

 x - .30x = 245

 .70x = 245

    x = 350

CHECKING our Answer***

 350 - 105 = 245

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if x minus 30 percent equals 245 then what is x?
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Equation:
x - 0.30 = 245
x = 245.3
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If you mean "x minus 30% of x = 245" the problem is different:
Equation:
x - 0.30x = 245
0.7x = 245
x = 350
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Cheers,
stan H.