The map of a community shows that a lake is 6 inches away from a library. The scale of the map is 14 inch represents 3.5 meters. How far apart are the actual lake and library?

answer:   b

step-by-step explanation:

x2 = 16

x can not be a negative number because 16 is positive

the only answer would be positive 8  

actually your concept is wrong

step-by-step explanation:

150% of x =300

150x=300×100

x=(300×100)÷150

x=200