За – 6а + 2 = 8а + 20 – 5а

a = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

3a - 6a + 2 = 8a + 20 - 5a

Combine Like Terms

-3a + 2 = 3a + 20

       -2            -2

-3a = 3a + 18

-3a  -3a

-6a = 18

-6     -6

a  =  -3

total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98

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