The standard form of an equation is the form where that equation has no fractions and is written in the form ax + by = c.
To get rid of the fractions in y = -5/2 x - 3, we need to multiply both sides by 2. That makes the equation become:
2y = -5x - 6
Now we need to get it into the form ax + by = c. We can do this by adding 5x to each side.
5x + 2y = -6 is our answer
I think the answer is 8. After solving i got 8
Try this suggested option (all the details are in the attachment), the correct orientation is marked with red and green colours.
P.S. The point C has coordinates: (3;1). If to traslate it 6 units right and 5 units down, then (3+6;1-5) ⇒ (9;-4). The same principle is for the others points A, B and D. Note, after translation point A is point E, B⇒F, C⇒G and D⇒H.
Green area - triangle area = 72-9 = 63 square feet