X-3/8=-1/4
+3/8
x=-1/4+3/8
make both bottom numbers the same so you are able to add them
-1/4×2/2= -2/8
x=-2/8+3/8
x=1/8
8 dollars per hour because 92-20=72. That the allowance you earn per week. After that you divide 72/9 because you work 9 hours to get to 72 dollars.