Step-by-step explanation:
When a number is grouped with the x in this problem it will move the graph right (if it is is minus) and it will
move it left ( if it is plus), therefore the original graph will be move to the left 5 units.
(15 is your answer)
Divide numerator by denominator, cancel out any common factors
To get the answer, you divide the length of the board by the size of the pieces wanted, so the equation you get is
9/1.5 = 6
So you can get six 1.5in shelves from a 9ft board