What is -1.5 + (-5.5)

Ineed with this. the figure is made up of a square and a rectangle. find the area of the shaded region.

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items

60 musicians applied for a job at a music school. 14 of the musicians play both guitar and drums, 28 play drums, 18 play the guitar. what is the probability that the applicant who gets the job plays drums or guitar?