translate into an algebraic expression: b is decreased by 40% and decreased again by 40% . What is the result ?

The result is 0.36b

Step-by-step explanation:

Here. we want to translate the wordings into an expression of algebra.

Firstly, we decrease b by 40%

40% is same as 40/100 = 0.4

So decreasing b by 40% = b-0.4(b) = b-0.4b = 0.6b

Now we want to decrease 0.6b by another 40%

= 0.6b -0.4(0.6b)

= 0.6b - 0.24b

= 0.36b

answer:   28.56 feet (approx)

step-by-step explanation:

since, triangle abc has measure of angle c equal to 55 degrees, measure of angle abc equal to 90 degrees, and length of bc equal to 20 feet.

we have to find out the measurement of segment ab.

therefore, tan 55° =

but bc = 20 feet.

⇒ tan 55 ° =  

⇒ ab = 20 × tan 55 °

⇒ ab = 20 × 1.42814800674

⇒ ab = 28.5629601348   ≈ 28.56 feet