Inactive Tutor answered • 01/18/23
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70 x .40 =$28 off
after discount cost = 70-28= $42
40% off means you pay 100%-40%= 60%
,6x70= $42
either way uses a negative sign for 28 or 40
Jennifer N.
asked • 01/18/23Math - Negative Value
Explain why 40% off a $70 shirt can be expressed using a negative value.
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