The answer is -12 because the 4 and 8 are negative
Add 6.25 from 5 then you get 11.25. then you add 3b to 2b then you get 5b. the. divide 5b to 11.25 to get the answer
15%
amount error is guess subtract actual amount 198-172 = 26
26/172 = 0.15
0.15 x100 = 15%
Answer:
The answer is -4/3 or -1 1/3
One Method) Multiply 575 by .05 (5%=.05) then add the answer by 575