You want to isolate x. To accomplish this, add 1.4 to both sides of your eqn.:
x = 7.82 + 1.4 = 9.22 (answer)
None of the pairs will deliver (g×f)(a). If you intend (g∘f)(a), then ...
... selection 3 is appropriate.
Commutative property of multiplication states that u can " commute " , move around the numbers and get the same result.
Example : 1 * 2 * 3 = 3 * 2 * 1...they still equal no matter what order u put them in.
so cba = abc by commutative property of multiplication
Since the tax is 6.25%, make it into a decimal which is .0625 then multiply by 600 to get 37.5, then add it to the 600 and the answer is .... $637.5 Yw (: