-4 = 3x + 6y
6y = -3x - 4
y = -1/2x - 2/3.....slope here is -1/2. A parallel line will have the same slope
ax - 8y = 12
-8y = -ax + 12
y = (-a/-8)x + 12......so a would have to be -4 because -(-4) / -8 = -4/8 = -1/2
ur answer is : a = -4
Multiply 4&8, that makes 32 then add the numerator which is 7. 32+7=39, the improper fraction is 39/8. Hope this helps. If you need more info look online
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Explanation:
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The answer would be 129.85
53 x 1.45 = 76.85
76.85 + 53 = 129.85 dollars