Write the Sentence as an Equation

question 137

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as an equation. Let the variable x represent the number.
-The formula S = P - 0.2P gives the sale price, S, of a shirt that was marked down 20% from the original price, P. Find the sale price of a shirt that originally cost $42.

• A) $44.00
• B) $33.60
• C) $41.80
• D) $50.40

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Definitions:

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation - one or more missed menstrual periods.

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation, which may involve cramps in the pelvic area.

Endometriosis

A painful, chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus, leading to pain and infertility.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual cycle in adolescent females, a key event in female puberty.