What is the function rule that 8 less than 1/3of x is y

Arectangular exercise mat has a perimeter of 36 feet the length of the mat is twich the width writeand solve an equation to determine the length in feet. of the mat then find the area in square feet of the mart

Solve the equation x/4 - 5= -8 -27 -12 -7 12

What can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving? x – + 2x = + x 2 6 10 12