SOLUTION: A number x is decreased by m% and a number y is increased by m%.If both the results are equal find m in terms of x and y

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Question 880856: A number x is decreased by m% and a number y is increased by m%.If both the results are equal find m in terms of x and y
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - m% = y + m%
x = y + 2m%