If you divide a negative by a negative, your result will be positive.
For example, -5/-1=5.
In this question the given information's should be closely noted. The
length and width of the perimeter are already given. Based on those
information's the answer to the question can be easily deduced.
Length of the rectangle = 2 1/2 inch
= 5/2 inch
Width of the rectangle = 5 1/3 inch
= 16/3 inch
Then
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 ( Length + Width)
= 2 [(5/2) + (16/3)]
= 2 [ (45 + 32)/6]
= 2 * (77/6)
= 77/3 inch
= 25 2/3 inch
So the perimeter of the rectangle in question is 25 2/3 inch. I hope the procedure is clear to you.
Substitution or elimination
Hello!
You have to put the numbers in for the variables in the equation

Put the numbers in

Combine like terms


The is is

or about -0.29
Hope this help!