We are given:

There seems to be nothing I can do to simplify this equation. However, I can factor out an
since they both have at least an
. Here is what we get:

This is in the simplest form I can get into. I cannot do anything more to simplify this expression. This is your final answer.
Answer:
23x+y=-16
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
Option d. is correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>f(x) = [x]</em><em> </em>is the absolute value parent function.
6% tax means 6% of $3.50
Convert 6% to decimal (move decimal 2 spots to the left): 6% ⇒ .06
Multiply 3.50 with .06 = .21 <-- That's .21 cents of 3.50
That means you have to pay an extra 21 cents. Add that to the $3.50 you had to pay.
$3.50 + $0.21 = $3.71 <-- Price after tax
If the teacher isn't putting the names back in the hat then it would be 1/21 if she is then 1/23