The second choice my dude
The top is 4ft by 2 ft, area = 4 * 2=8 square feet.
The back is 1 1/2 ft by 4 feet, area = 1.5 *4 = 6 square feet.
The bottom equals the top = 8 square feet.
The front equals the back = 6 square feet.
The left side is 1 1/2 ft by 2 ft = 2 * 1.5 = 3 square feet.
The right side equals the left side = 3 square feet.
Total area = 8 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 3 + 3 = 34 square feet
Solve the equation using substitution?
First, let's turn all the numbers into improper fractions so that we can find the answer easier.
-2
= r - 
-
= r - 
Now we have to isolate 'r'.
First, we have to make sure that the variable is on one side and all the numbers are on the other side.
To do this, we have to add
to both sides.
In order to do this, we need to ensure that both fractions have a common denominator.
-
= r - 
Ensure that the denominators are the same:
= r - 
+
= r
= r
Good luck!