SOLUTION: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work. In a local election, 46,100 people voted. This was a dec

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Question 444966: Solve the problem by stating the equation you would use to solve and then solving it. Be sure to show all of your work.
In a local election, 46,100 people voted. This was a decrease of 8% over the last election. How many people voted in the last election? Round to the nearest whole person

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n = number who voted in last election
given:
+n+-+.08n+=+46100+
+n%2A%28+1+-+.08+%29+=+46100+
+.92n+=+46100+
+n+=+50109+