2/3x-40=5/6(x+36)
multiply each side by 6 to get rid of the fraction
6* 2/3x- 6*40=6*5/6(x+36)
4x -240 = 5(x+36)
distribute
4x-240 = 5x +180
subtract 4x from each side
-240 = x +180
subtract 180 from each side
-420 =x
Answer:
-.75
Step-by-step explanation: hope this also helps
First step is to add all the expenses of Sam bought. The sum is equal to 8 + 5 + 15 equal to $28. With the addition of the tax, the tax amounts to a total of $1.82. This means the tax, imposed is $1.82/$28 *100% equal to 6.5 percent
