$8.25
The first 5 checks are free so you can subtract the 5 from 18 which is 13. Then you multiply 13 & .25 which is equal to $3.25 and then you just add the $5
Z= F+ (g/n) (you’re welcome)
You can first take out an x^2 from each number , 3x^6 - 39x^4 + 108x^2 = x^2 ( 3x^4 - 39x^2 + 108) Then just factor and solve for the zero's of the equation