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Expert: Cindy Myers - 10/21/2004


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$10 DOLLARS LESS THAN THE TOTAL YOU PAID YESTERDAY

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Hi Trish,

The key to working these out is to translate English into math talk. "less" means subtract, so
10 less than $89 = 89-10 = 79

If we let P be the amount you paid yesterday, then P-10

Hope this is helpful.

Cindy M
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I can assist with basic and intermediate algebra. I can greatly simplify the process for solving equations with one variable and solving linear systems with 2 variables. I can explain how to graph linear equations. I can`t answer questions about graphing non-linear equations (circles, parabolas, hyperbolas, etc.).

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I have tutored basic algebra for over 30 years. I have also taught classes to prepare students for the PSAT, SAT, GRE and GMAT -- all of which feature algebra questions in a variety of formats.

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