Q. The value of x is decreased by 86%. Which expression represents this situation?0.86x0.14xx−0.861−0.86x
Calculate 86% of x: To represent a decrease of 86% in the value of x, we need to subtract 86% of x from x itself. To find 86% of x, we multiply x by x0.Calculation: 86% of x2
Subtract from original value: Now, we subtract the 86% of x from the original value of x to represent the decrease.Expression: x−(0.86×x)
Simplify expression: We can simplify the expression by factoring out x. Simplified Expression: x×(1−0.86)
Calculate coefficient of x: Now, we calculate 1−0.86 to find the coefficient of x.Calculation: 1−0.86=0.14
Final expression: The final expression representing a decrease of 86% in the value of x is 0.14 times x.Final Expression: 0.14x
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