Solve the following problem as a percent equation: 36 is 80% of what number?

80% of 45 is 36

- 45

45

Step-by-step explanation:

80%= 4/5

36 = 4/5 * ?

Take 4/5 on the other side and flip it

36 * 5/4 = ?

45=?

answer:   x = 3 + √11     and     x = 3 - √11

step-by-step explanation:

x² - 6x + 9 = 11

(x - 3)² = 11

x - 3 = ±√11

    x = 3 ± √11

x = 3 + √11     and     x = 3 - √11