Total length of the fabric is 
We need to find the number of scarves can she make if she needs 5/6 of a yard for each scarf.
Let she needs x scarves. So, ATQ
Hence, she can make 8 scarves.
X+2 or x+2=y. X would be Luke’s age and if you add 2 years you would get Ellen’s age (y). Hope this helps.
5/2 = 2.5
you can check by multiplying 2.5 and 2.
A positive number times a negative number would always equal a negative number, so 8x-6 would be -48. lll