we have

Group terms that contain the same variable, and move the constant to the opposite side of the equation

Factor the leading coefficient

Complete the square. Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side


Rewrite as perfect squares

-----> equation in vertex form
therefore
the answer is the option C

You bought 3 potatoes
3.45/1.15
= 3
To check:
3.45/3
=1.15
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Answer: The correct option is c.
Explanation:
Reason for correct option:

This expression cannot be factored further because
is the complete factor. Therefore the option c is correct.
Reason for incorrect option:

Since the given expression can be factored further therefore the option d is incorrect.

Since the given expression can be factored further. Therefore the option a is incorrect.

Since the given expression can be factored further. Therefore the option b is incorrect.
Answer:
This is a good tip and $18 is 18% of what the meal cost.
Step-by-step explanation:
On average the proper tip is 15% of the cost of your meal cost. In this case you have paid 18% of your meal cost.