Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems

question 94

Multiple Choice

Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems
Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-When a number is decreased by 20% of itself, the result is 144. What is the number?

• A)180
• B)11
• C)900
• D)36

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