Carla and Jordan were trying to solve the equation: (x+1)(x-1)=8 Carla said, "I'll multiply (x+1)(x-1) and rewrite the equation as x^2-1=8x 2 −1=8x 8. Then I'll add 1 both sides and take the square root." Jordan said, "The left-hand side is factored, so I'll use the zero product property."

1. a music store marks up the instruments it sells by 30%. a. if the store bought a guitar for $45, what will be its store price? b. if the price tag on a trumpet says $104, how much did the store pay for it? c. if the store paid $75 for a clarinet and sold it for $100, did the store mark up the price by 30%?