Which is an algebraic expression for the word phrase "8 less than the product of 12 and a number x"? a. 12x – 8 b. 8 – 12x c. 12 – 8x d. 8x – 12

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A product is the answer you get when you multiply 2 numbers together.

So you are starting backwards. Get the product first.

12*x

Now you want to take 8 away from it.

12x - 8 is what you get.

A

total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98