The answers be because it says DECREASED by 5 so it would be -5
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:

Add
on both sides and subtract
on both sides to leave x's on the left side and independent values on the right.


Solve the fractions.





Convert the mixed fraction
to an improper fraction. You can do this by multiplying 1 times 35 and adding 2.

Now use the reciprocal (inverse fraction) and multiply on both sides to isolate x.




I think is inside and then outside. Not sure
Hope this helps!
32 or 256 i didn’t understand exactly what you asked