Question

Jacky used the

equation below to show the amount she
paid in sales tax for an item that cost $80.
80 X s=4
Explain how you would solve the
equation for s, the sales tax.

Answer 1

x = 1/20s so s=0

Explanation:

1. 80xs/80s = 4/80s

2. you will get: 1/20s so technically 2=0