^ { (5x ^ { 3 } -7x ^ { 2 } +3x-4)-(8x ^ { 3 } +2x ^ { 2 } +3x-7) }

Zoe placed colored blocks on a scale in science class. each block weighed 0.8 ounces. the total weight of all the colored blocks was 12.8 ounces. how many blocks did zoe place on the scale? write and solve an equation to find the answer.

Given the choice between receiving $1.000.000 in one month or a single penny-doubled everyday for the period of one month; which option would you choice? show your work to support your answer. (assume that 1 month=30 days)

Jada has a meal in a restaurant she adds up the prices listed on the menu for everything they ordered and gets a subtotal of $42.00. when the check comes, it says they also need to pay $3.99 in sales tax. what percentage of the subtotal is the sales tax