Answer:
y
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x
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Step-by-step explanation:
-25 - 12x = -(-8x - 6) - 3(5x + 12)
Distributive property.
-25 - 12x = 8x + 6 - 15x - 36
Combine like terms.
-25 - 12x = -7x - 30
Add 12x to both sides.
-25 = 5x - 30
Add 30 to both sides.
5 = 5x
Divide both sides by 5.
x = 1
The x-intersect is 1.
To calculate the tax multiply $860 by .06 (6%) to get $34.40.
To calculate the total amount you'll pay add $34.40 to $860 to get $894.40.
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