What is 1/2x = -5 I can’t figure it out lol

Solve the equation by completing the square. x^2+2x=17

Jalen charges $25.50 for every 3 hours of yard work he does for his neighbors. ralph charges $34 for every 4 hours of work that he does. who charges less? opinions: 1.they charge the same amount 2.jalen 3.ralph

Xy x xy if a and b are positive integers such that a*b=9 and b*a=72 what is the value of a/b