I guess it is simplifying the expression:

-(-2-5x)+(-2)=18
2+5x-2=18
5x=18
x=18/5=3.6
Area=length * width
You know area and width. Plug in and solve.
24=length*4
Length =6 meters
Answer:
C. 60 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
If triangles ABC and EDC are in a 1:1 relation, they are congruent, and
AC = EC
5x - 5 = 3x + 9
5x = 3x + 14
2x = 14
x = 7
AC = 5x + 5 = 5(7) - 5 = 35 - 5 = 30 ft
EC = 3x + 9 = 3(7) + 9 = 21 + 9 = 30 ft
Distance between top and bottom of bridge = AC + EC = 30 + 30 = 60 ft
Given : f(x)= 3|x-2| -5
f(x) is translated 3 units down and 4 units to the left
If any function is translated down then we subtract the units at the end
If any function is translated left then we add the units with x inside the absolute sign
f(x)= 3|x-2| -5
f(x) is translated 3 units down
subtract 3 at the end, so f(x) becomes
f(x)= 3|x-2| -5 -3
f(x) is translated 4 units to the left
Add 4 with x inside the absolute sign, f(x) becomes
f(x)= 3|x-2 + 4| -5 -3
We simplify it and replace f(x) by g(x)
g(x) = 3|x + 2| - 8
a= 3, h = -2 , k = -8