Answer:
y is just being multiplyed by -4 :)
Step-by-step explanation:
in other words -4x
Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
A 6-inch piece of string can be cut into 12 pieces that are 1/2 inch each. If Lee needs 15 pieces, she needs 3 more.
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Each inch is divided into 2 pieces. That's what 1/2 inch means. 6×2 = 12.
Answer:
Sales tax: $352.50
Final Cost: $5052.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
1.5
Step-by-step explanation:
X= sales tax %
Step 1:
$240 * sales tax %= $12
240 * x= 12
240x=12
Divide both sides by 240
x= 0.05 (decimal of the %)
Convert to %:
Multiply decimal by 100 (or move decimal to the right two decimal places
=0.05 x 100
=5 %
The sales tax is 5%.
Hope this helps! :)