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50 ! pls ! 12.  building codes regulate the steepness of stairs. homes must have steps that are at least 13 inches wide for each 8 inches that they rise.

a. discuss how to find the slope of the stairs.
b. describe how changing the width or height affects the steepness of the stairs.

Ben is three times as old as samantha, who is two years older than half of michel's age. if michel is 12. how old is ben?

Scrub a dub toothbrushes are $4.00 each. there is a 10% discount, but there is also a 6% sales tax after the discount is applied. what is the new price after tax? round to the nearest penny