Here is the photo if you can see it, but what is the equation and if anyone answers , whats the value of A?

A + 17 = 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Because both sections are equal to the same amount as 35.  

The rectangle for "a" plus the rectangle for 17 put together equal the same rectangle size as 35.

answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.