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If y = 3x, then the value of 10% of y is

If y = 3x, then the value of 10% of y is


(A)

.003x


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*This question is included in Nova Math - Diagnostic: Test / Review

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Posted: 03/10/2013 00:12
I don't understand... Why can't I just write the equation like .1y=3x because the equation says "10% of y is "
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Posted: 03/12/2013 16:02
Bre, what you propose would violate algebra rules. Original equation is y=3x. If we take 10% of y on the left side of the equation, we also have to take 10% of the right side to keep the equation equal, to get .3x
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