The final cost of a book store purchase with a $5 coupon in a state that charges 8% sales tax is given by the expression 1.08(x-5). the variable x represents the amount of the purchase before the sales tax and the coupon is applied. what does (x-5) represent? a)the rate at which the total cost increases b) the total charge after tax c) the cost before applying the coupon d) the total charge before applying sales tax

We are given an expression : 1.08(x-5).

Given that sales tax = 8%

And a discount coupon = $5.

The variable x represents the amount of the purchase before the sales tax and the coupon is applied.

So, the cost after applying coupon of $5 in original cost $x would be (x-5).

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step-by-step explanation:

6x = 48

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