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X = y + 12. You then substitute or plug in that from the first equation into the second equation. You get (y+12)+y=18, then you simplify to get your y value. In this case y = 3. The you can plug your y value into either equation. (x+3=18) or (x-3=12) or (x=3+12) either way you get x=15 and y=3.
Hello there! We are solving for the tax rate, so let's start off by subtracting both prices. 4.32 - 4.00 is 0.32. That's a 32 cent difference in the price. Now, let's divide that number by the original price to find the percentage. 0.32/4 is 0.08. Multiply that number by 100 and that is 8%. There. The sales tax rate is 8%.
