Which operation should be performed to make the coefficient of x equal to 1

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items

Here is my question! jayne is studying urban planning and finds that her town is decreasing in population by 3% each year. the population of her town is changing by a constant rate.true or false?

Astudent draws two parabolas both parabolas cross the x axis at (-4,0) and (6,0) the y intercept of the first parabolas is (0,-12). the y intercept of the second parabola is (0,-24) what is the positive difference between the a values for the two functions that describe the parabolas