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To find the sales tax on an item, ​divide​ the price of the item by 20.

a. Write an algebraic expression to find the sales tax on an item that costs ​d ​dollars.

b. Use your expression to find the sales tax on a television that costs $800.

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Answer:

1) d/20,

2) 40

Explanation:

the first question just wants you to divide d/20. If a television costs $800, divide it by 20, and get 40

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