What is (12x−32) as an expression in its simplest form?

The areas of two similar triangles are 72dm2 and 50dm2. the sum of their perimeters is 226dm. what is the perimeter of each of these triangles?

I'm at a bookstore with $\$35$ in my pocket and a $20\%$-off coupon. what is the cost of the most expensive book i can buy with my money and the coupon? (assume that there are books of every possible price in the bookstore. it's a large bookstore! )

Jack has to solve the problem 281-266.how would you tell him to solve the problem ? tell which strategy you would use ,and solve the problem.