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I'm confused on how to solve this question

I'm confused on how to solve this question-example-1
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Answer:

The total charge before applying sales tax.

Explanation:

In this problem:

x=the price of an object

5=the value of the coupon

1.08=the sales tax

So (x-5) is an object minus the value of the coupon, and before the 1.08 sales tax is multiplied on.

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