Question 665900
Establishing the equation
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regular price - discount = sale price
x - .28x = 61
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Combine x terms
.72x = 61
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Divide both sides by .72
{{{highlight(x = 84.72)}}}
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Check
{{{cartoon(
84.72 - .28(84.72),
84.72 - 23.72,
61)}}}

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