Sam bought brushes for $8, a palette for $5, and oil paints for $15. he paid $29.82 in all. what sales-tax rate did sam pay?

Elena and her husband marc both drive to work. elena's car has a current mileage (total distance driven) of 15,000 and she drives 23,000 miles more each year. marc's car has a current mileage of 46,000 and he drives 9,000 miles more each year. will the mileages for the two cars ever be equal? explain.

Complete the table for different values of x in the polynomial expression -7x2 + 32x + 240. then, determine the optimal price that the taco truck should sell its tacos for. assume whole dollar amounts for the tacos.

The volume of a sphere is increased by 6%. calculate the corresponding percentage increased in it area.