Answer:
A. (y/2) - 5, B. 3
Explanation:
Lets assume that the total number of pencils is y.
Katie gives Maggie half, i.e. = 
Hence Maggie has
pencils
If Maggie keeps 5 pencils and give the rest to Jamil, the expression for the number of pencils Maggie gives to Jamil therefore is;
Expression of pencil given to Jamil = (y/2) - 5
B.
To get the number of pencils Maggie gave to Jamil if Katie had 16 pencils, simply substitute y as 16.
(16/2) - 5
No of pencil given to Jamil = 8 - 5
= 3
it helps citizens understand how they can influence the government. (in civics class right now ^^)
You did not provide the options but if you see anything with 1 god, or the same basic principles (10 commandments) then I would choose that answer!