SOLUTION: Create a relationship ( an equation) connecting the price of the item ( which is 134.95) (use x) a theoretical discount (use 10%) the sales tax (use 5%) and the final cost (use y)
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Question 762434: Create a relationship ( an equation) connecting the price of the item ( which is 134.95) (use x) a theoretical discount (use 10%) the sales tax (use 5%) and the final cost (use y) with the discount factored in .
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since you have given values for the price, discount, and sales tax, what is the variable 
intended to represent? Furthermore, you don't specify whether the sales tax is computed for the original or the discounted price -- could be either depending on the particular local or state taxing authority.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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