F(−2)=14. Explanation: substitute x=− 2 into f(x). f(−2)=(3×(−2)2)−(−2). ××=(3×4)+2=12+2=14 .
If the discount is 15 percent, he still pays (100-15) or 85%
125.99 * 85%
125.99 * .85 = 107.09 is the price he pays for the rod
107.09 * .03 =3.21 is the sales tax
107.09+3.21=110.30 is the price of the rod with the discount and the tax
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