The expression 0.08x+(x−200) models the final price of a computer with an instant rebate in a state that charges a sales tax. the tax is on the original price.
which expression represents the amount of tax that is paid on the computer?
a 0.08x−200
b 1.08x
c 0.08x
d x−200

Arianna is buying plants for her garden. she buys 15 flowering plants for $96. pink flowering plants sell for $8, and purple flowering plants sell for $5. how many pink flowering plants did arianna buy? i figured out the answer! the answer is 7. 8x +5y = 96 plug in 7 for x 8 (7) + 5y = 96 56 + 5y = 96 subtract 56 from both sides 5y/y = 40/5 y = 8 she bought 7 pink and 8 purple plants