The price of the coat was $160. the price increased by 25%. a month later josie bought the coat at a 25% discount sale. how much did josie pay for the coat?

160

Step-by-step explanation:

if the price increased by 25% and then decreased by the same amount you pay the original amount from the beginning

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

4x - 3 = - 9 + 7x ( subtract 7x from both sides )

- 3x - 3 = - 9 ( add 3 to both sides )

- 3x = - 6 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = 2