How do you calculate percentage? is there an easier way?

Factorize: x^2+8x+10 i just solved it but i don't know if the process is correct

Which of these is and example of a literal equation? a) 6+30=6^2 b)3x-4y c)12=9+3x d)ax-by=k

Jordan has $5.37, which he is using to buy ingredients to make salsa. he is buying one red pepper for $1.29 and three pounds of tomatoes. if jordan has exactly the right amount of money he needs, what is the price per pound of the tomatoes? choose the correct equation to represent this real-world problem. solve the equation and verify the reasonableness of your answer. a pound of tomatoes costs .