How do I distribute 9 - (8r +5)
The - part confuses me

you distribute the - not the 9

Step-by-step explanation:

so your problem would be

9-8r-5

( act as if there is a one in front of the negative sign)

hope this helps :)

56.6

step-by-step explanation:

the ratio of the perimeters is equal to the scale.

the ratio of the areas is equal to the square of the scale.

34 / 20 = k

a / 19.6 = k²

substituting:

a / 19.6 = (34 / 20)²

a = 19.6 (34 / 20)²

a ≈ 56.6

i think it’s a i believe