SOLUTION: How do I write an equation for this: The cost of 8 CD's plus a sales tax of $1.34 is $105.26?

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Question 29105: How do I write an equation for this: The cost of 8 CD's plus a sales tax of $1.34 is $105.26?
Answer by wuwei96815(245) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x + $1.34 = $105.26 where x is the cost of a single CD. The problem is a little confusing because it is not clear whether the tax of $1.34 is the total tax or the tax per CD. I am treating it as the total tax.

8x + $1.34 = $105.26
8x = $105.26 - $1.34
8x = $103.92
x = $12.99