Answer:
x =-35
Step-by-step explanation:
2/5x−3=−17
Add 3 to each side
2/5x−3+3=−17+3
2/5x = -14
Multiply each side by 5/2
5/2 * 2/5x = -14 * 5/2
x = -35
3.25*(x-3)
Just take out a 3.25
Answer: the length of the rectangle is 12 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the length of the rectangle is x inches
Hence, the width is (x/2)+4 inches
Thus,

Divide both parts of the equation by 3:

F=-50 as multiplying it by -6.2 would give you a positive 310