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Question 560097: Below is my problem, I am only supposed to set this problem up as an algebraic expression without actually solving. Beneath it is what I have come up with, but I don't think it's finished.
1.A man buys five DVDs for $66.34, including 7% sales tax. How much did each DVD cost?
66.34 = x/5 + .07x

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the cost of the 5 dvds is 5x PLUS 7% tax

5x + (7%)(5x) = (5x)(1.07) = 66.34