I think I'd be the $40 she charges every hour she works. If this is multiple choice mind drop-in the options
Step-by-step explanation:
Nachelle goes out to lunch. The bill, before tax and tip, was $8.10. A sales tax of 4% was added on. Nachelle tipped 17% on the amount after the sales tax was added. How much was the sales tax? Round to the nearest cent.
Your identity says ...
... sum of cubes = (sum)³ -3(product)(sum)
... = 4³ -3·1·4
... = 64 -12 = 52
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The two numbers are 2±√3, and the sum of their cubes is indeed 52.