Write an algebraic expression:

In 2006, the number of americans who were members of a health club was 42.7 million. This was an increase of 106% from the number of health club members in 1990. How many americans were health club members in 1990?

Question

Write an algebraic expression:

In 2006, the number of americans who were members of a health club was 42.7 million.  This was an increase of 106% from the number of health club members in 1990.  How many americans were health club members in 1990?

anonymous · Answer

42.7(million)=1.06x
Divide by 1.06
40.3(million)=x

anonymous · Answer

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