Pre-Algebra Complex Problem

75*.35 = 26.25

75-26.25 = 48.75

There you go. You are welcome.

you can also make it just 75-(75*.35) = 48.75

Could you please do it with a variable?

 Found A Watch On Sale! It was 35% off! It was originally $75. How much money did I pay? Please solve as a percent equation.

The answer is $48.75 but I don't know how to create the correct equation to get the answer

X=(100%-35%) of 75

X=65% of 75

X = 0.65*75

0.65*75 = 48.75

X=48.75

You paid $48.75