Answer:
it is commutative property of add
Step-by-step explanation:
commutative propert:
a+b=b+a
same as
5x-8=-8+5x
ANSWER
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EXPLANATION
Given

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Since the denominators are the same, they will cancel out,

Answer: 7.5"
Step-by-step explanation:
First, take away the extra 5" on the longer side lengths
40-5-5=30
Then divide by 4 to get the width
30/4=7.5
This works because if you took the 7.5" and added back the 5 inches, it makes 12.5. Then add all 4 sides together, you get 40.
7.5+7.5+12.5+12.5=
Y = kx
when y= 12, x=3
12 = 3k
k = 12/3
k = 4
y = 4x
when x= 15
y = 4(15)
y = 60