So basically 42=x times 64 or 42=64x where you want x to be represented as a fraction so just don't simplify as much
42=64x
divide both sdies by 64
42/64=64/64x
42/64=1x
x=42/64
simplify
42/64=21/32
the answer is 21/32 in simplest form
Ok......... so ignore the pay part, that is not his pay but the 8% comission inclusive of the tax
Answer:
They help you see progressions but sometimes graphs can be manipulated to convey specific data and hide others like using methods called cherry picking, changing x and y axis and etc.

Combine like terms and "plug in" x into the equation to eventually get 34 after some addition