On a math quiz, Tina scored 5 less points than Ben. Juan scored
3 more points than Ben, and Juan also earned 2 extra credit
points. Use b for Ben, and j for Juan.
a. Write an expression to show how many points Tina scored. b. Write an expression to show how many points Juan scored.

a) t=b-5 b) j=b+3+2

Step-by-step explanation:

t is tina, we don't know how much Ben scored so we use b, then subtract 5 because tina got 5 less. same thing for Juan but we add the 3 points he got more than Ben and the 2 extra credit points

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.