Not only you're gonna divide 8 by -3 for some reason, but you also divide all terms by -3. For instance,
(-3y = -2x + 8) / -3
(-3/-3)y = (-2/-3)x + 8/-3
y = (2/3)x - 8/3
Hope this helps.
The answer is 18. the equation is (15 x 2) - 12. hope I helped :)
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Distance traveled by Smith =
mile.
Time taken =
hour
Unit rate in miles per hour = ( Distance traveled by Smith) ÷ (Time taken)


Unit rate = 

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