x = -52 4/17
the full answer in attachments
Answer:
12.36
Step-by-step explanation:
price x sales tax rate =sales tax
9.80 x .06=sales tax
.59=sales tax
price + sales tax=price with sales tax included
9.80+.59=10.39
price with sales tax x tip percentage=tip amount
10.39 x .19=1.97
price with sales tax + tip = total amount
10.39+1.97=12.36
70% on books which is $35. So the answer is 35 .
I think the answer is both x and y are positive
