What is "symbolic representation" in deductive reasoning; and how do you use it to answer a question???

Consider the function f(x)=-5x+3 what is f(-2)

When solving this problem: 3025/5.5 = a/90.75 you get 49912.5 which would be the length of one of the sides of a square when the area is only 90.75 inches. is that answer correct, why, and how is it possible?

The map shows the location of the airport and a warehouse in a city. though not displayed on the map, there is also a factory 112 miles due north of the warehouse. a truck traveled from the warehouse to the airport and then to the factory. what is the total number of miles the truck traveled?