Answer:

General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Coordinates (x, y)
- Slope Formula:

Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
Point (0, -5)
Point (-2, 1)
<u>Step 2: Find slope </u><em><u>m</u></em>
Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope <em>m</em>
- Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:

- [Fraction - Denominator] Simplify:

- [Fraction - Numerator] Subtract:

- [Fraction - Denominator] Add:

- [Fraction] Divide:

The answer for is a) x=12
Starting price is : $248.50Price with 25% off :$248.50 x ( 1 - 0.25 ) = $248.50 x 0.75 = $186.375After that she has to pay 5 % sales tax:$186.375 x 1.05 = $195.70Answer: $195.70